PCU Progressive Care Unit RN
San Leandro, California
San Leandro Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse: Travel/Contract, San Leandro, California

Overview

• Location: San Leandro, California
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day (3x12 hours), 11:00 to 23:30; 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Alternate shift: 19:00 to 07:30 may be an option
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Accepts first-time travelers: Yes
• Other information: EEG in unit

Float Scope

• Med/surg telemetry as needed: PCU (1:3 ratio) and Telemetry (1:4 ratio)

Requirements

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience of 1 year, within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Experience working with neuro patients
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Impella experience
• IABP experience
• IV insulin protocols
• GI surgery experience
• IV therapy, including PICC lines
• Central line experience
• Blood administration
• Epic experience

Additional Certifications Listed

• NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, and CPI are listed. Whether each is required or preferred should be confirmed against the unit description.
• TNCC is required for ER and ED roles.

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background and eligibility: Background check, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, and education verification (third-party verification of highest education), all within 90 days of start, with no pending results. Photo ID (driver's license or passport).
• License and registry verification: State license and NURSYS verification within 15 days of start.
• Work history: Current resume covering the last 7 years of employment, and verification of the past 3 years of employment.
• Health: Physical exam within 90 days, signed by an MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN. Tdap within 10 years (TD not accepted). TB screening (IGRA or 2 PPDs) within 90 days, plus an annual TB questionnaire. Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity by titer or 2 vaccinations. Hepatitis B titer or declination. Saliva drug screen within 30 days. Color blind exam within 90 days. Flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
• Fit testing: Fit test within 90 days using an approved mask (3M 8210, 3M 1860S, or 3M 1860R).
• Orientation: Orientation safety manual acknowledgement. Facility modules and competencies are due on the first day of the contract.
• Badge: Passport-style badge photo, no filters.