Wound Care Registered Nurse
Oakland, California
Highland Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Oakland, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Float: Yes, if needed to Alameda Health System and San Leandro
• Call: As needed during critical events
• Weekends: If needed during critical events
• Unit Details:

  • May assist physicians in bedside IND procedures if needed
  • May perform wound debridement as needed
• Patient Population: All hospital inpatient units and Emergency Department (ED) within Alameda Health System
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Accepts 1st Time Travelers: Yes
• Return to Origin (RTO) Requests: One accepted

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing)

Additional certifications may be preferred depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year Nationwide Criminal Background Check (County, State, National) within 90 days prior to start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 90 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 90 days of start
• Education Verification (3rd party verification of highest education level, no pending status)

Licenses & Certifications Verification

• State License verification within 15 days prior to start, must be current and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 15 days prior to start
• Tech Certifications as applicable (e.g., Radiology, Mammography)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN confirming good health and ability to perform job duties
• Fit Mask test within 90 days of start (specific approved masks required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or signed declination (TD not accepted)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray updated annually (IGRA or 2 PPDs as specified)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: Oral saliva drug screen within 30 days of start (rapid tests not accepted)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or declination on file by November 6; masking required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Color Blind Exam within 90 days of start (Ishihara test accepted)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style, no filters)
• Completion of Alameda Health System competencies and New Employee Orientation (NEO) modules on first day of work
• Competencies must be completed by 11:59pm PST on first day; failure to complete within 14 days results in termination
• New competencies required if absent from Alameda Health System for more than 6 months

Employment History & References

• Current resume including last 7 years of employment
• Employment verification for past 3 years (3rd party verification acceptable)
• References required per agency standards (not facility requirement)

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to float across multiple units and assist in specialized procedures. It is suitable for nurses with at least 2 years of experience and appropriate certifications, including first-time travelers. Compliance with extensive background, health, and competency requirements is mandatory.