Pediatric OR Nurse
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Must be willing and able to float to other facilities as needed
• Specialty: Pediatric Operating Room nursing with scrubbing and circulating experience in Ophthalmology cases

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Operating Room nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience scrubbing and circulating Ophthalmology surgical cases
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• One completed travel assignment
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR certification
• Experience in General Surgery, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgery
• Proficiency in laparoscopic surgery and surgical scrubbing procedures

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS certification required for many clinical areas (not specifically required for this role unless assigned to those areas)
• Pass/Fail Telemetry exam required for nurses in specific units (not specified here)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam with a passing score of 80% or higher, completed through approved vendors within one year prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam with a passing score of 80% or higher, completed within 12 months prior to start
• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams with passing scores of 80% or higher, completed and updated annually

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved mask types required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declinations not accepted except medical exemptions)
• Two negative TB tests required: one within 1 year and one within 3 months of start, or chest X-ray if positive TB history
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titers, series, or declination)
• Standard 9-panel drug test (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov-April)
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check including specific counties and nationwide databases, completed within 30 days of start and renewed annually
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript required
• Primary source license verification within 30 days of start
• Two supervisory references required from most recent or second most recent employer
• Current and updated resume covering last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Work history verification for 7 years required (not required for non-clinical roles)

Additional Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID matching professional license (driver’s license, state ID, or US passport)
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or on Day 1 of orientation
• Completion of COVID-19 preparedness and other facility-required questionnaires prior to start
• Completion of cybersecurity awareness training and quiz annually
• Emergency contact information must be provided

Notes

• This position requires flexibility to float to other facilities as needed.
• Candidates must be prepared for pass/fail testing on medication and telemetry exams during orientation.
• All certifications must be AHA-approved with no placeholders accepted.
• Medical exemptions for vaccines require physician documentation and facility approval.
• Facility-specific policies and forms must be reviewed and completed prior to start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Pediatric OR RN travel contract in California.