ICU RN
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

RN ICU

Location: Oakland, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:30) Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week Weekends: Every other weekend, plus weekends when unit need requires On Call: As needed

Required Qualifications

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

Other Certifications Listed

The source lists these certifications without a stated requirement level. The agency will verify them by position: PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, MAB, CPI.

Float and Flexibility

• May float to other units within scope of practice.
• Depending on need and census, may float to other campuses.
• Travelers should expect about 1.5 hours' notice before shift start in most cases.
• A shuttle is provided if floating is requested.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start, plus required sanctions and exclusion list screenings.
• Work history: Employment application and verification covering 7 years, with no gaps. Gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years of hire.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start.
• TB screening: TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually, plus a negative TB test or chest X-ray as required.
• Immunizations: Documentation of Tdap, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B (vaccination or titer, or signed declination).
• Flu vaccination: Proof of current seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination during flu season.
• Mask fit test: Required within 1 year of start and renewed annually.
• Competencies: Competency exam required for the profession. A dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units.
• License verification: NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
• Facility documents: Orientation, confidentiality, and conduct documents to review and sign before start.