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

Travel/Contract ICU Registered Nurse

Location: San Francisco, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• ICU Registered Nurse position
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• No on-call duties
• Weekend rotation required
• Floating as needed

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (expiration 1-2 years)
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required onsite after start (for ICU RNs at this location)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Other certifications may be position-dependent (e.g., CCRN, TNCC)

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List as applicable
• Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• References: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement only)
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must state "cleared for work")
• Fit test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (11/1 - 4/30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific documents and trainings prior to start, including:

  • Job description review
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • TB Questionnaire (within 90 days, renewed annually)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Attestations for employment verification accepted only for gaps less than 1 year; longer gaps may result in contract cancellation

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Summary

This is a travel ICU RN position in San Francisco, CA requiring a California RN license, critical care certifications, and a minimum of 3 years ICU experience (4 preferred). The contract is approximately 13 weeks with 12-hour night shifts and weekend rotation. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings are mandatory. Prior travel experience is not required.