Travel ICU Registered Nurse
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: San Francisco, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Valid California RN License
• BLS (AHA) Certification
• ACLS Certification
• NIHSS Certification
• Minimum 3 years ICU experience required; 4 years preferred

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (0700-1930)
• No on-call duties
• Weekend rotation required
• Floating as needed

Background Check Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security Trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
  • Motor Vehicle Report if applicable (driving positions only)
• Transcript/Diploma verification if education verification unsuccessful
• Pending background check attestation not accepted at this facility

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS)
• Other certifications may be position-dependent and verified prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, MAB
• State License verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Tech Certification verification as applicable

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams relevant to profession with minimum passing score of 80% (or Angoff score if higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some units
• ICU RNs at this system may be required to take an EKG exam onsite after start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear candidate for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
• Color blind exam if applicable (in-person only)
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually (exceptions apply)

Documentation and Compliance

• 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
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • Regulatory Orientation
  • Dress Code Policy
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • Religious Accommodation Forms if applicable
  • TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Epic Questionnaire (for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward)

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Weekend rotation required
• Some certifications and requirements may be verified or required on a case-by-case basis depending on position specifics

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses licensed in California seeking a travel/contract role in a major healthcare system in San Francisco with a 13-week commitment.