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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Davis, California
Contract Length: 11 weeks

Position Overview

Accountable for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting.
Provides direct patient care, patient/family education, and manages transitions of care.
Develops and implements individualized care plans considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintains collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers through effective communication.
Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws to promote optimal patient experience.
Call may be required on weekends but is minimal and based on departmental need.

Requirements

License: California Registered Nurse (CA RN) license required.
Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (highest required years of experience).
Technical Skills: Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Background Checks & Compliance

7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings.
Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
TB screening: Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
Immunizations and Titers: Must provide proof of immunity or vaccination for:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (series or declination)
- Varicella
Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30).
Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
Fit test for approved masks required within 1 year of start, renewed annually.

Certifications & Competencies

Certification verifications required within 30 days of start, including state license and NURSYS verification.
Competency exams as applicable, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams.
Additional certifications may be required depending on position specifics (e.g., CCRN, TNCC, NRP, EFM).

Documentation & Orientation

Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:
- Job description
- Standards of Business Conduct
- Code of Conduct
- Vendor Training
- Overpayment Refund Policy
- Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
Religious exemption forms available for PAPR use and certain vaccine requirements.

Employment History & References

Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps.
Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
Two professional references required for clinical acute care candidates.

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Davis, CA, requiring a California RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, EPIC experience, and at least 2 years of nursing experience. The contract length is approximately 11 weeks. Candidates must comply with extensive background checks, immunization requirements, and facility-specific documentation and orientation prior to start. Minimal weekend call may be required.