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

MS Tele RN

Overview

• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Oakland, California
• Unit: 9th Floor PCU
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:00 to 7:30)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• On call: As needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience of at least 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Unit-specific skills checklist
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam, which may be required for some Tele units (verify with the unit)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred for RN positions)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Floating

• May float to other units within scope of practice.
• Depending on need and census, may float to rehab units on another campus.
• Travelers are expected to be flexible about floating to other campuses or units within the hospital.
• Travelers can usually expect notice of about 1.5 hours before shift start.
• A shuttle is provided if floating is requested.

Job Duties

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute care setting, including patient and family education and transitions of care.
• Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care, and communicate them to the healthcare team and oncoming and offgoing shifts.
• Monitor patients, reassess their response to care, and document in the electronic health record.
• Verify competency of newly hired and student staff, and serve as a clinical resource and mentor for new staff.

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start. Education verification (highest level achieved) is required. Required federal and state exclusion list searches must also be completed, updated monthly or annually as applicable.
• Work history: Full 7 years of work history on the application with no gaps. Gaps over 30 days must be explained, and gaps over one year require client approval.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start. Does not need annual renewal. New screens should not include marijuana/cannabinoids.
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start. A written MD note is acceptable.
• TB: TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. Either a negative QuantiFERON/T-SPOT within 90 days of start or two PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 90 days) is required, with annual renewal. A negative chest X-ray is required within 1 year of start for positive responders.
• Immunizations: Adult Tdap within 10 years, or lifetime Tdap with a Td booster in the past 10 years. Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation is required, through titers, vaccine records, or signed declination.
• Influenza: Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination required during flu season (11/1 to 4/30). Unvaccinated workers must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• Respirator fit test: Required within 1 year of start and renewed annually. Failed fit tests require additional respirator training.
• Color vision: In-person color blind exam by a licensed healthcare provider. Online exams are not accepted.
• Respiratory safety clearance: Required before start and renewed annually.
• References: 2 professional references within the past 3 years for acute care positions.
• Facility documents: Code of conduct, HIPAA agreement, confidentiality agreement, and other facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed before start.