Location: Castro Valley, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:00 to 16:30
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Role Summary
This is not a direct care nursing role. The position does not report to a bedded unit and instead supports the stroke program as the stroke coordinator.
Patient diagnoses will primarily be acute ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke.
The facility is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, so stroke patients will undergo complex procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, aneurysm clipping, and external ventricular drain (EVD) placement.
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in California
2 years of stroke experience
Stroke experience within the last year
NIHSS certification
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience in a hospital setting
Experience with Epic
Onboarding Requirements
Background and screening: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start, including sex offender search, federal exclusion database searches, FACIS screening, and education verification of highest level achieved
Health and immunizations: Physical exam within 1 year of start; TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually; negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start (or 2 PPDs); measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity documentation; Tdap within 10 years; annual flu vaccination documentation during flu season (11/1 to 4/30)
Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
Respiratory protection: Respiratory fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually; respiratory safety clearance renewed annually
Work history: 7 years of work history with no gaps on the application; employment gaps over 30 days must be explained
References: 2 professional references within 3 years of hire
Conditional clearances are not accepted at this facility
Facility
Eden Medical Center
4.5rating(23 reviews)
2 nurses recommend working with Eden Medical Center
The cost of living in Castro Valley is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing costs.
Wages may be higher to match the increased cost of living.
Weather
In summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows are around 55°F.
In winter, average highs are around 60°F, and average lows are around 40°F.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Castro Valley, and they can be found with some research and advance planning.
Transportation
Castro Valley is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available, including buses and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) for easy access to nearby cities.
Demographics
Castro Valley has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen and air quality.
There is a sizable population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the nearby Bay Area provides access to a vibrant art and music scene.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking in the surrounding hills and exploring nearby parks.
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