Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Burlingame, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 3 x 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, 12 hours per day

Schedule

• The shift field lists Night (19:00 to 07:30), but the description lists 07:00 to 19:30 days. Confirm the shift time before submitting a candidate.
• May need to work consecutive weekends if needed.
• No on-call requirement. No block scheduling.
• Cancellations are made in 4-hour blocks when necessary.
• May need to work AM or night-shift (NOC) shifts with appropriate notification.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in California
• 5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification. Expiration is 1 or 2 years from the achieved date, as noted on the document.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic

Pre-Start and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG searches required, updated annually
• FACIS Level 3 search required within 2 weeks of start, then monthly
• Primary source online license verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Official transcripts or diplomas accepted only in limited cases, such as when verification attempts fail
• Employment application must show a full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Work history verification for up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained. Gaps or discrepancies over one year require client approval.
• 2 professional references required
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (marijuana/cannabinoids excluded for California)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT within 90 days, or 2 PPDs) is required, renewed annually. A negative chest x-ray is required only if the candidate has positive symptoms.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity documentation required (titer, vaccine series, or signed declination)
• Adult Tdap within 10 years of start (Td alone is not acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or documented declination required during flu season (November 1 to April 30)
• In-person color blind exam required before start (online exam not accepted)
• Fit test required within 1 year of start and renewed annually. Failed fit tests may require PAPR training.
• RespSafety clearance required before start, renewed annually
• Onsite EKG exam required after start
• Facility-specific documents (orientation, code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, job description, and similar) must be reviewed and signed before start
• Auto insurance is not required (not a driving position)

Additional Notes

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some Telemetry units.
• Competency exam required, with a minimum passing score of 80% or the Angoff score if higher.