Travel Contract

Step Down RN
San Diego, California
Scripps Health System Wide Float Pool

$3,225/week
Posted 1 hour ago
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Step Down RN

Overview

  • Travel/Contract role in San Diego, California
  • Night shift: 4x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
  • Open to 3x12 or 4x12 schedules
  • 13-week assignment
  • System-wide float pool role based in a 5-hospital organization
  • Required to float down and across the organization to like units or lower-acuity units, excluding the ED
  • Must work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle and at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend

Required Qualifications

  • Valid California RN license
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Stepdown experience: 2 years
  • Stepdown experience within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association or RQI
  • NIHSS
  • Epic experience
  • Cerner experience
  • Hard start on 11/30, 12/14, or 01/13
  • Two satisfactory references
  • Employment application
  • Skills checklist

Preferred Qualifications

  • None stated

Compliance / Pre-Start Requirements

  • Proof of W-4 on file
  • 7-year criminal background check
  • HHS/OIG check
  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • N95 fit test within 1 year of start
  • Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start
  • TB questionnaire if there is a positive PPD history
  • Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or signed declination
  • Drug screen within 1 year of start
  • Flu vaccination or flu declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
  • Vaccine attestation form
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement
  • Standards of conduct acknowledgement
  • Agency validation of qualifications form
  • Documentation checklist
  • Learning modules completion before start

Additional Notes

  • OR and L&D scrubs are provided by the facility
  • EPIC or Cerner experience of 6 months or more is expected to avoid auto-cancel
  • Pyxis acknowledgment is required for RNs
  • Interview notes are required for audits for MS/Tele, PCU, ICU, and ER units

About San Diego, CA

As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in San Diego, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in San Diego is higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing and transportation.
  • Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows range from 45-55°F.
  • San Diego experiences a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in San Diego, but they may be in high demand and require thorough research and early booking.
Transportation
  • San Diego is car-friendly, but traffic congestion can be an issue in some areas.
  • Public transportation options include buses, trolleys, and trains, providing convenient access to various parts of the city.
Demographics
  • San Diego is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the Mediterranean climate and proximity to the coast.
  • San Diego has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and desirable location.
Things to Do
  • San Diego offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, surfing, and beach relaxation.
  • The city also hosts various sports events and has numerous entertainment options, including theme parks and historic landmarks.
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