Med Surg Telemetry RN
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

MS Tele RN

Overview

• Location: Oakland, California
• Unit: 5th Floor South, Orthopedics
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 to 07:00)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Schedule and Floating

• Weekends: Every other weekend
• On call: As needed
• Floating: May float to other units within scope of practice. Depending on need and census, may float to another campus (rehab units). Travelers should be flexible about floating to other campuses or units within the hospital.
• Notice: Travelers can usually expect notice 1.5 hours before shift start.
• Transportation: A shuttle is provided if floating is requested.

Role Summary

Accountable for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute care setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Develops and coordinates individualized plans of care, communicates with physicians and the care team, documents patient response to care, and helps orient and mentor newly hired staff.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Orthopedics experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Other Certifications (Verify by Position)

The source lists the following certifications as applicable by position. Confirm with the recruiter whether they apply to this role: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, and Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (may be required for some telemetry units).

Onboarding and Health Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check within 6 months of start, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated annually), FACIS Level 3 search within 2 weeks of start (monthly updates), and a sex offender search within 90 days of start
• Primary source verification: State license and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Education: Highest level of education verified
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start; marijuana/cannabinoids not included for new screens
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, must state "cleared for work" or equivalent
• TB: TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually; plus a negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days, or two PPDs, renewed annually; a negative chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations: Tdap (within 10 years), measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella, with titers or vaccine records; flu vaccination or documentation required during flu season (November 1 to April 30)
• Fit test: Required within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Color vision: In-person exam by a licensed provider if color deficiency is suspected; online exams are not accepted
• Respiratory safety clearance: Required before start, renewed annually
• Work history: 7 years of employment history with no gaps in the application; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• References: Two professional references within 3 years of hire
• Unit skills checklist: Required
• Facility documents: Several facility-specific documents (orientation, confidentiality, HIPAA, code of conduct, and similar) must be reviewed and signed before start