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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Employment Type: Travel/Contract Location: San Francisco, California Unit: Adult Acute Care Medicine Unit (not orthopedics) Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00 to 07:30 (12 hours/day, 36 hours/week) Float Scope: May float to other facilities in the system

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in California
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association (AHA RQI cards are acceptable; required for all clinical positions)
Experience in a teaching hospital setting
Experience with Epic

Preferred

MS/Telemetry experience

Competencies and Exams

Medication test/pharmacology competency exam: required within a year of start, minimum passing score 80%
Unit-specific competency exam: required within 12 months of start, score of 80% or higher
Core Part I, II, and III: required for all clinical travelers, passing score 80% or higher, completed within a year prior to start and updated annually
Pass/fail telemetry exam on the first day of orientation: two attempts to pass; a third attempt requires manager approval

Background, Licensure, and Health Requirements

Nursys verification (RN) and state license primary source verification, both run within 30 days of start
7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, renewed annually
Exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG) run within 30 days of start
Third-party education verification; copy of diploma or transcript accepted in lieu
Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA
Standard 9-panel drug test (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years; negative dilute and instant/rapid tests are not acceptable
Fit test for mask within 1 year of start, updated annually
Negative QuantiFERON within 3 months prior to start (for candidates signed on or after 07/15/2026)
Annual TB questionnaire
Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella: IgG titer or 2 vaccines; hepatitis B documentation required
Tdap within the last 10 years
Flu vaccine or declination required for the current season (11/1 to 4/30)
COVID vaccination is not required but is strongly recommended

About San Francisco, CA

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in San Francisco, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

San Francisco's cost of living is significantly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
Wages are relatively high, but they may not fully match the increased cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 60-70°F, while winter average lows range from 45-55°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals can be found, but they are in high demand and may be relatively expensive.
It's advisable to start the search early.

Transportation

San Francisco is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and heavy traffic.
However, the city has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the famous cable cars.

Demographics

San Francisco is a diverse city with a wide range of ages.
Common health issues include respiratory problems due to the fog and air quality.
It has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

San Francisco offers a plethora of activities, including diverse restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, numerous sports events, and abundant outdoor opportunities such as hiking, beach activities, and exploring parks.

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