Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Tele Unit

Location: Crescent City, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide direct nursing care for patients of all ages on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit. Manage care of assigned patients and direct ancillary staff activities. Perform assessments, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. Demonstrate leadership skills, including charge nurse responsibilities.

Shift Details

• Day shift
• 3 shifts per week
• 12 hours per shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Required Certifications & Licenses

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC only

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience in charge nurse roles
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med Surg Tele)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN competency for Med Surg Tele unit (typically 1+ years recommended)
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Employment verification covering 7 years with no gaps over 30 days; must include city and state of employment
• References: 2 professional references required (within 3 years)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days or 2-step PPD testing; renewed annually
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination with mask-wearing requirement
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam only)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for Telemetry units
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• ICU & Med Surg Tele RNs at certain locations may be required to take an onsite EKG exam after start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility policies including:

  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Vendor Training (current year)
  • Code of Conduct (current year)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (current year)
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • Job Description acknowledgment
• TB questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider (MD, PA, NP/APN, DO, or RN) within 90 days of start
• Conditional offer of employment attestation required prior to start
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) or vaccine exemptions, approved on a case-by-case basis

Additional Notes

• Hard copy or documentation of professional license required if online verification does not include license number
• Official transcripts/diplomas may be required if education verification is unsuccessful
• Candidates with positive TB history require a negative chest x-ray within 1 year of start
• Failed fit tests due to facial hair require shaving and retesting; other failures require PAPR training and documentation
• Candidates must have full 7 years of work history documented in the application with no gaps

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Med Surg Telemetry environment with a focus on comprehensive patient care and leadership development.