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

ICU Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: San Francisco, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a night shift travel contract position. The role involves working 3 shifts per week, each 12 hours long (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM), with weekend rotation and floating as needed. No on-call duties.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 3 shifts per week (36 hours total)
• Weekend rotation required
• Floating as needed
• No on-call

Competencies & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units
• ICU RNs at this location must pass an onsite EKG exam after start

Facility & Compliance Requirements

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and renewed annually
• Religious exemption forms available for facial hair (PAPR) and certain vaccine requirements; exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis
• Pending background check attestation not accepted; conditional clearances require facility approval

Additional Notes

• Hard copy or documentation of professional license required if verification does not include license number
• Official transcripts/diplomas may be required if education verification is unsuccessful
• Candidates with positive TB history must have a negative chest x-ray within 1 year of start
• Failed fit tests due to facial hair require shaving and retesting; other failures require PAPR training and documentation
• Candidates must comply with all immunization and health screening requirements to maintain clearance

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with solid critical care experience seeking a travel contract in a major California city with a reputable healthcare system.