Registered Nurse (Inpatient Rehab)
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Rehab (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Francisco, California
Shift: 12-hour nights
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Preferred experience in Neuro/Stroke unit

Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• California RN License (CA RN License)
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) - must be AHA certified, no placeholders
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - must be AHA certified, no placeholders
• Minimum 2 years inpatient rehab experience required (higher years of experience not indicated)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years inpatient rehabilitation experience required
• Neuro/Stroke unit experience preferred

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript required
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• Drug testing: Standard 9 panel (excluding THC), within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Two supervisory references required (most recent or second most recent employment)
• Current and updated resume with last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
• Work history verification for 7 years required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved masks required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declinations not accepted unless medically exempt)
• Two negative TB tests required: one within 1 year, one within 3 months of start
• Annual TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted)
• Flu seasonal vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccine booster #2 required for all travelers
• COVID-19 seasonal vaccination or approved exemption required

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required with passing score of 80% or higher
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start, passing score 80%+
• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams required annually with passing score 80%+
• Pass/Fail Telemetry and Medication exams required on first day; multiple retakes allowed
• NIH Stroke Certification required for ED RNs (check unit specifics)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) may be required depending on unit

Facility Specific Information

• Scrubs provided for certain units (Cardiac Cath Lab, Burn Unit, OR, Surgical Services); others must follow facility scrub color guidelines
• Photo for badge must be submitted by Monday prior to start, in color, neutral background
• Parking and uniform information must be reviewed and acknowledged prior to start
• COVID-19 preparedness and related documentation must be reviewed and acknowledged prior to start
• Annual cybersecurity awareness training and quiz required
• HIPAA training and quizzes required for clinical staff

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete learning modules in the UCSF Learning Management System ASAP after clearance
• Candidates with gaps over 30 days in assignments require additional background checks and documentation
• Religious and medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccine require specific documentation and must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of inpatient rehab experience, holding a valid California RN license and current BLS and ACLS certifications, ready to work 12-hour night shifts in a travel/contract role in San Francisco.