Pre-Operative Registered Nurse
Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

Registered Nurse - PreOp

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse in Pre-Operative (PreOp) care
• Requires 2 years of nursing experience
• Must hold a current California RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Preoperative nursing, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Background Checks & Verifications

• Standard background check including 7-year location history and nationwide sex offender search
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification via transcript, diploma, or equivalent
• Employment application required
• Two professional references recommended for travel/per diem acute care

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS (AHA certified) mandatory
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (cardiac rhythm identification) required within 1 year prior to start
• Fire Card issued by an LAFD-approved instructor must be obtained within 30 days of start (Blue Fire Card only; Red card not accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, EFM, STABLE, Maternal Fetal Triage Index) but not specified for PreOp

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam clearance within the past year
• Fit mask testing within 12 months prior to start (acceptable masks: 3M Aura 9205+ or 3M 1860 Small)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test (QGold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD) within 12 months; documentation required for past positives including chest x-ray
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella: positive titers required; low titers require booster; declinations generally not accepted except Hepatitis B with proof of prior vaccination or negative titer
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (September - March)
• COVID vaccination plus booster or documented declination

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of orientation checklists within first 30 days (general, unit-specific competency, CORE competency, unit tour)
• Completion of de-escalation modules attestation
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) training required within 30 days of start (live 4-hour training; cost approx. $80)
• Arbitration agreement, voluntary meal waiver, access request form, and signed job description required
• Badge and parking forms required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• All certifications and documents must be current and verifiable prior to start
• Fire Card course can be completed onsite at candidate’s expense
• Failure to complete required orientation and competency checklists may result in removal from assignment

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse PreOp travel assignment in California.