Telemetry Registered Nurse
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive, patient-family centered care in accordance with professional nursing standards.
• Address potential and actual health and illness issues for patients and families.
• Work under supervision of Nurse Manager/Director with opportunity for independent judgment.
• Use nursing process to provide patient-centered care for assigned patients.
• Serve as a primary member of the nursing care team, guiding and monitoring paraprofessional and other team members.
• Work as part of a customer-focused, service-oriented team in a confidential environment.

Requirements

• California RN Licensure
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Minimum 5 years recent experience in Telemetry unit (post-PCI patient care and Charge Nurse experience preferred)
• Experience with EPIC charting and Pyxis Med system required
• Willingness to precept if needed
• Flexibility to care for Med-Surg and/or Telemetry patients in Overflow unit or Emergency Department as needed
• Willingness to float between Med-Surg and Telemetry units

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (07:00 - 19:30)
• May require working consecutive weekends if needed
• No on-call requirement
• No block scheduling
• Cancellations handled in 4-hour blocks
• Possible AM/NOC shifts with appropriate notice

Background Check & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screening
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work
• TB screening: Negative test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person only)
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Certification (2-year expiration for this facility)
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI) depending on position
• State license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for Telemetry units
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and renewed annually

Facility Specific Documents (Must be reviewed/signed prior to start)

• Job description
• Standards of Business Conduct
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
• Religious accommodation forms if applicable
• TB Questionnaire (signed by candidate and healthcare provider)
• Epic Questionnaire (for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward)

Additional Notes

• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps in employment
• Two professional references required (clinical/allied/per diem acute care)
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required
• Photo for badge (passport-style) required
• Personal or auto insurance only required for driving positions

This position requires a highly experienced Telemetry RN with flexibility to float and work in multiple units, strong clinical skills, and compliance with extensive background and health documentation requirements.