Registered Nurse – Intermediate Medical Care
Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center

Travel Registered Nurse (IMC) - California, Escondido

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (IMC)
• Location: Escondido, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12 hour shifts
• Unit Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in the unit
• Float: May be required between hospitals
• Call: May be required
• Weekend Work: May be required

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid California RN license at time of submission
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Must pass a Telemetry test at orientation to remain on assignment
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in the unit specialty (IMC)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Orientation & Testing

• Telemetry test required at orientation
• Pass/Fail arrhythmia exam prior to start for Tele, IMC, and other units
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with 80% pass rate, to be completed within 12 months of start
• Unit specialty competency exam with 80% pass rate, to be completed within 12 months of start
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) with 80% or above, updated annually

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 verification
• Background checks including 7-year criminal, national, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Photo for badge (white background, headshot with shoulders, no selfies)
• Online orientation completion prior to start
• Flu vaccination or declination form required annually (seasonal flu documentation due by October 31)
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP confirming good health and free of communicable diseases
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (annual renewal required for Aya direct candidates)
• TB screening (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year and updated annually; TB questionnaire annually if past positive
• Immunizations or positive titers required for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or declination accepted)
• COVID vaccination preferred; if unvaccinated, facility-specific declination required
• References: 2 references within 3 years from manager, supervisor, or charge RN
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Float and call responsibilities may be required
• Weekend shifts may be required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification not required for this position
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CHEMO certifications are not required unless applicable to other specialties or units

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of IMC experience, comfortable working night shifts, and able to meet comprehensive compliance and competency requirements.