RN Med-Surg/Telemetry Float Pool
Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float Pool position in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units
• Requires 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Must have a current California nursing license
• Locals accepted

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA required based on specialty
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required based on specialty
• Fire Card (must be obtained within 30 days of start date, issued by LAFD-approved instructor)
• Additional certifications may apply depending on specialty (e.g., Electronic Fetal Monitoring for Labor and Delivery RNs)

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ER and Labor & Delivery)
• Other competency exams as applicable by profession

Background Checks & Verifications

• Standard background check including 7-year search of locations lived/worked/schooled
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks
• HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification (transcript, diploma, or equivalent)
• Sex offender search
• Employment application required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam clearance within the past year
• Fit mask testing within 12 months prior to start (acceptable masks: 3M Aura 9205+, 3M 1860 Small)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (2-step PPD, QGold, or T-SPOT)
• TB questionnaire within 14 days of start
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B series or positive titer or declination with proof of prior vaccination
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season: September - March)
• Color blind exam (14-plate Ishihara test) required for Float Pool and other specified specialties
• COVID vaccination plus booster or documented declination

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style)
• De-escalation modules attestation (required for all candidates)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) training within 30 days of start (live 4-hour training)
• Access request form
• Arbitration agreement
• Voluntary meal waiver

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must have a current California nursing license in hand before starting.
• Fire Card must be obtained within 30 days after start date if not already held.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing, who is licensed in California and ready for a 13-week travel assignment in Los Angeles.