Medical Surgical RN
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

Travel Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Berkeley, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
Weekend Requirements: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
On Call: No

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Summary

As a Medical Surgical RN, you will be the primary nurse responsible for:

• Managing nursing care from admission to discharge
• Ensuring patient safety, comfort, hygiene, and protection
• Performing disease prevention and restorative measures
• Responding to medical and environmental emergencies

Job Duties

• Provide competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care following hospital policies and nursing standards
• Plan and coordinate care delivery to maximize efficiency and safety
• Prioritize and provide care in routine and complex situations
• Serve as liaison between nursing and medical staff
• Coordinate involvement of patient, physician, family, and health team members
• Initiate and direct emergency interventions calmly and competently
• Administer treatments, medications, and nursing skills timely
• Maintain current knowledge of patient status and communicate significant changes to physicians
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient/family assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning factors
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical and Telemetry nursing, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience working with neonate patients

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest x-ray (annual renewal)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance annually (not required for some non-clinical roles)
• Negative drug test within 6 months

Facility Specific Documents (Must be reviewed/signed prior to start)

• Job Description
• Standards of Business Conduct
• Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
• General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• HIPAA Agreement
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Report of Abuse
• IT Department Statement of Confidentiality
• Orientation Booklet and Post Test
• Vendor Training and Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• TB Questionnaire (within 90 days, renewed annually)
• Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required for new candidates starting 11/3/2025 onward)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have a full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps in employment longer than 30 days without explanation
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually
• Floating may include other campuses within the hospital system with shuttle transportation provided
• Flexibility and adaptability are expected for travel nurses in this role

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system with a focus on quality patient care and professional development.