Med Surg RN
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

MS RN (Medical Surgical), Days, Berkeley, California

Assignment: Travel/Contract, 13 weeks Location: Berkeley, California Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week) Weekends: Every other weekend (EOW) On call: No

Role Summary

The staff nurse is the patient's primary nurse and is responsible for overall nursing care from admission to discharge, including assessment, care planning, patient and family education, discharge planning, and emergency response.

Floating

• May float to other units within scope of practice at the hospital.
• Depending on need and census, may float to other campuses.
• Travelers are expected to be flexible with floating across campuses or within the hospital.
• Travelers can usually expect about 1.5 hours' notice before shift start when floating is needed.
• A shuttle is provided if floating is requested.

Required Qualifications

• Active, valid California RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (AHA or ARC only; not required for 100% remote roles)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, which can be completed free online; uploads expire 1 or 2 years from the achieved date, as shown on the document
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Position-Dependent Certifications

Listed in the source as "verify by position." Confirm with the recruiter whether they apply:

• ACLS, PALS, NRP (AHA/AAP only; NRP instructor or advanced provider course required)
• CCRN, TNCC, EFM, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
• Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam, which may be required for some telemetry units

Health, Screening, and Compliance Requirements

• Background check (7-year) within 6 months of start, plus sex offender, federal exclusion (OIG/SAM), and state Medi-Cal provider screenings
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (marijuana/cannabinoids excluded for California)
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start and renewed annually, signed by the candidate and a qualified provider; plus a negative TB test (IGRA or QFT, or two PPDs) or negative chest X-ray, as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap immunity or vaccination records (declinations and exemptions are handled case by case)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documentation (flu season 11/1 to 4/30). Unvaccinated workers must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• N95 fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually, using approved mask models
• Color vision exam, in-person, assessed by a licensed provider (online tests not accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance, renewed annually
• Sign facility orientation, code of conduct, confidentiality, HIPAA, and related documents before start