ICU Float RN
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlingame, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: ICU Float
• Float Requirements: Must float to ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, and Med Surg inpatient units
• Shift: 3 x 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), every other weekend
• On-call: No on-call requirement

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 4 years in nursing specialty
• Licensure: California RN License required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • ACLS (AHA or ARC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Additional Certifications (position-dependent):

  • CCRN (Critical Care RN)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • IV Certification (if applicable)

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, 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 with preference for Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• References: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement, not client)
• Employment history: Full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days; verification required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear candidate for work)
• Fit mask 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 (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months
• Color blindness exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory safety clearance (annual)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some units
• ICU RNs may be required to take an EKG exam onsite after start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, confidentiality agreement, vendor training, code of conduct, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Religious exemption forms available for PAPR use and certain vaccine requirements (Tdap, MMR, Varicella)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Contract length is interpreted as 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Floating across multiple inpatient units requires flexibility and adaptability

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with night shifts and floating across critical care and med-surg units in a California healthcare setting.