Behavioral Health RN
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Berkeley, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform routine nursing assignments and develop competence through structured work.
• Accountable for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care including:

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient/family education
  • Transitions of care
• Deliver holistic, individualized care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Develop and manage interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Foster collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers through effective communication.
• Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, laws, and regulations to ensure a quality patient experience.
• Engage in continuous professional growth and development.

Required Certifications

• RN License (California)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (verify by position)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (verify by position)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only, must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course (verify by position)
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) - verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - valid for 4 years (verify by position)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - typically required for Labor & Delivery (verify by position)
• State License Verification (primary source online verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (within 30 days of start)
• Other certifications as applicable per position (e.g., CPI, Management of Assaultive Behavior)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for travel RN roles unless otherwise specified. (No conflicting data found.)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Background Checks & Screening

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including:

  • SSN Trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 search within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated annually)
  • OFAC Sanctions List Search if FACIS III cannot be run
  • Motor Vehicle Report if driving position (not applicable here)
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test for masks within 1 year of start, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella
  • Flu seasonal vaccination during flu season (Nov-April)
• Color Blind Exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (not required for RNs but verify)

Documentation & Compliance

• Must complete and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Job Description acknowledgment
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • HIPAA Agreement
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Report of Abuse
  • IT Department Statement of Confidentiality
  • Orientation Booklet and Post Test
  • Vendor Training and Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • TB Questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider (MD, PA, NP/APN, DO, or RN)
  • Religious accommodation forms if applicable

Employment History & References

• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps, including city and state of employment.
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years.
• 2 professional references required for clinical acute care candidates (within 3 years).

Additional Notes

• Candidate must adhere to all hospital policies and complete all required screenings and documentation prior to start.
• Continuous compliance with background checks and certifications is mandatory throughout the assignment.
• This is a travel/contract position in a hospital setting requiring flexibility and adherence to high standards of nursing care.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in Berkeley, CA.