Transplant Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Unit: Med-Surg/Telemetry overflow unit specializing in liver, kidney, and pancreatic diseases and transplants, plus complex gastrointestinal disorders
Floating: May float to other units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Transplant experience

Job Description Highlights

• Care for patients with liver, kidney, and pancreatic diseases
• Manage recipients of liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants
• Provide care for complex gastrointestinal disorders
• Function within a med-surg/telemetry overflow unit

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, 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 required; BSN preferred but not mandatory
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana due to CA law)
• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps in employment longer than 30 days; employment verification required
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not client)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: series or signed declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana)

Competency and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for telemetry units
• ICU RNs may be required to take an onsite EKG exam after start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign facility policies and job description prior to start, including:

  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• TB Screening Questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Conditional offer of employment attestation required prior to start
• Religious exemption forms required for PAPR or vaccine exemptions, approved on a case-by-case basis

Additional Notes

• Night shift hours are 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, every other weekend required
• Floating to other units may be necessary
• Background checks and credential verifications have specific timelines and renewal requirements
• Candidates with positive immunization exemptions must complete religious accommodation forms; declinations are not accepted without proper documentation

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with transplant and med-surg/telemetry skills seeking a travel contract in a specialized transplant and complex GI care unit on night shifts.