Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse - Transplant
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Care for patients with liver, kidney, and pancreatic diseases
• Care for recipients of liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants
• Manage patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders
• Serve as a med-surg/telemetry overflow unit
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, every other weekend
• Floating to other units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Transplant experience with liver, kidney, and pancreas patients
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC
• Other certifications may be required based on position (verify with recruiter)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and education verification
• FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year, renewed annually
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations: Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination (during flu season)
• Other health documents as required (e.g., color blind exam if applicable)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/medication) may be required onsite after start for ICU RNs

Additional Information

• Must have full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps over 30 days
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years
• References: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement, not client)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• Religious exemptions for PAPR and vaccine requirements considered on a case-by-case basis

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend
• Floating to other units as needed

This position is ideal for experienced transplant RNs comfortable with complex med-surg and telemetry patients, working nights, and flexible to float within the unit.