Med Surg RN
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

MS RN Nights - Medical Surgical

Location: Berkeley, California Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend (EOW)
• On Call: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg experience (2 years)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Floating

• May float to other units within the scope of practice at the hospital.
• Depending on need and census, may float to another campus.
• Travelers are expected to be flexible with floating to different campuses or within the hospital.
• Travelers can usually expect a notice of 1.5 hours before shift start.
• A shuttle is provided if floating is requested.

Onboarding Requirements

• Background and screening: 7-year background check, sex offender search, federal exclusion database searches (HHS/OIG, SAM, OFAC), a Level 3 exclusion screening, Medi-Cal provider list search, and education verification if applicable. Complete employment history covering the last 7 years is required with no gaps.
• Health and immunizations: Physical exam within 1 year of start, TB screening (questionnaire within 90 days, plus a negative QuantiFERON/T-SPOT or two PPDs, or a chest X-ray if TB screening is positive), proof of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap, a negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months, and seasonal flu vaccination or declination.
• Fit testing: Fit test required within 1 year of start, renewed annually. Failed fit tests require additional PAPR training.
• Color vision: An in-person color vision exam is required if the online version is not used.
• Facility documents: Sign-off on the job description, code of conduct, confidentiality and HIPAA agreements, badge form, and orientation booklet with post-test.
• Competencies: Unit-specific skills checklist; dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units.
• References: 2 professional references required for acute care candidates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary nurse for assigned patients from admission to discharge, responsible for overall nursing care, safety, and discharge planning.
• Assess patients, develop and update plans of care, and coordinate with physicians, families, and the health care team.
• Administer treatments and medications, monitor patients at risk, and respond to medical and environmental emergencies.