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Location: San Francisco, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 14 weeks Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)

Facility Location: Parnassus campus

Background and Screening

7-year criminal check, within 30 days of start and renewed annually
Federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG), within 30 days of start
Education verification by a third-party source, or a copy of diploma or transcript
Driver's license or state ID, or US passport, matching the professional license

Competencies and Training

Core Parts I, II, and III, each with a passing score of 80% or higher, completed within a year before start and updated annually
Medication/pharmacology competency exam, completed within a year of start, with a minimum score of 80% (or the Angoff score if higher)
Unit-specific competency exam, completed within 12 months of start, with a score of 80% or higher
Pass/fail telemetry exam on the first day; two attempts to pass, and a third requires manager approval
Math exam required for all RNs
Learning modules, completed before Day 1 for Tuesday-start RNs; otherwise completed during orientation
Cyber security awareness training and quiz, annually, with a passing score of 80% or higher
Advanced HIPAA healthcare provider module and quiz, annually, with a passing score of 80% or higher

Health and Immunizations

Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA
Drug screen: standard 9-panel excluding THC, within 30 days of start and re-run every 2 years
Fit mask (3M 1870+ or 3M 1860, small or regular, or Halyard 46827 or 46727), fit-tested within 1 year and updated annually
Tuberculosis: negative QuantiFERON within 3 months before start for candidates signed on or after 07/15/2026, or the applicable positive-TB or PPD-allergy pathway
Annual TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
Tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap: Tdap within the last 10 years, or Tdap plus TD booster within the last 10 years; declinations require at least one prior Tdap on file
Measles, mumps, and rubella: IgG titer or 2 documented vaccines
Varicella: IgG titer or 2 documented vaccines; history of disease is not accepted
Hepatitis B: 2- or 3-dose series with titer showing immunity, titer alone, or declination
Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required November 1 to April 30
COVID vaccination is not required but is strongly recommended
COVID questionnaire, completed no earlier than the Monday before start

Employment History and References

Two supervisory references, preferably from the most recent employer
Current resume covering the last 7 years of work history, with gaps of 30 days or more explained
Verification of 7 years of work history (attestations are not accepted for the most recent employment)
Unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually

Other Requirements

Respirator fit testing or PAPR, required before clearance for patient-care roles
Parking and uniform information review, completed before start
COVID-19 preparedness update review, completed before start

About San Francisco, CA

Cost of Living

San Francisco's cost of living is significantly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
Wages are relatively high, but they may not fully match the increased cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 60-70°F, while winter average lows range from 45-55°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals can be found, but they are in high demand and may be relatively expensive.
It's advisable to start the search early.

Transportation

San Francisco is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and heavy traffic.
However, the city has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the famous cable cars.

Demographics

San Francisco is a diverse city with a wide range of ages.
Common health issues include respiratory problems due to the fog and air quality.
It has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

San Francisco offers a plethora of activities, including diverse restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, numerous sports events, and abundant outdoor opportunities such as hiking, beach activities, and exploring parks.

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