ICU Registered Nurse
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Berkeley, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3/12s)
• Unit: ICU with a high volume of Neuro patients
• Floating: May float to other units within scope of practice, including other campuses; flexibility required
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend and as needed by the unit
• On Call: As needed

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid California RN License
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of RN ICU experience (higher experience requirement confirmed)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Skills: Comfortable and proficient in caring for neuro patients in ICU settings
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks as applicable
• Education verification with preference for Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance, renewed annually
• Color blindness exam (in-person) if applicable

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some units
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Completion of facility-specific documents and orientations prior to start, including:

  • Job description review
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • HIPAA agreement
  • Regulatory orientation
  • Code of conduct and vendor training (2024 and 2025 versions as applicable)
  • TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Other facility-specific competency forms as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide a full 7 years of work history with no gaps, including city and state of employment
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Flexibility to float between units and campuses with short notice (typically 1.5 hours before shift start)
• Shuttle service provided for floating between campuses

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with neuro ICU patients and flexible in floating assignments within a multi-campus hospital system.