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Livermore, CA · On-site

$53.01 - $64.43/hr

We have an opening for a Standby Reliability Power Electrician . You will perform a variety of specialized journey level electrical functions including maintenance, inspections, operations ...

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ASCP Weekend Standby Perianesthesia RN

Holland, MN • On-site

MLee Medical Employment
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Job description

Job Summary: This role is designed to establish a reliable weekend team to support departmental needs and eliminate rotating call schedules. Weekend Standby Registered Nurses will provide coverage from Saturday 7am to Monday 7am, remaining either on standby or working onsite as required.
Program Requirements:
  • The number and skill level of Weekend Standby positions are determined by leadership.
  • Associates commit to a 6-month Weekend Standby status, with options to renew or transition after this period.
  • Weekend Standby shifts run continuously from Saturday morning through Monday morning.
  • In addition to weekend shifts, associates must work a 12-hour weekday shift Tuesday through Friday to meet departmental demands.
  • Failure to fulfill weekday shifts may result in disciplinary action, including termination.
  • Associates are allowed one weekend off per quarter with approved PTO and may request up to one week of PTO per quarter, subject to approval.
  • Illness notifications must be made prior to standby shifts following departmental protocols; failure to report or attend when called in may lead to disciplinary measures.
  • Weekend Standby associates are classified as 0.9 FTE and receive full-time benefits.
Payment Terms: Standby hours are compensated at the minimum base RN rate plus applicable shift premiums. Onsite work after call-in is paid at base rate plus premiums, with eligibility for overtime pay as applicable. Holiday hours worked receive premium pay. Additional hours outside standby status are compensated accordingly.
Holiday Requirements: Associates must cover one observed holiday call annually, with a 4-week notice required if opting out, using PTO for the shift.
Expectations: Associates must be able to report within 45 minutes if called, remain unimpaired by substances, and fulfill holiday call duties.
Education and Experience
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program or, if unaccredited, a minimum of five years acute care nursing experience.
  • BSN preferred or required within five years of hire; MSN enrollment accepted in accelerated programs.
  • Area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty credentials to be obtained and maintained.

Licensure
Active Registered Nurse license from the appropriate state board is mandatory.
Work Shift: 4th Shift (overnight weekend coverage)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
This position serves a regional healthcare facility in the Midwest United States.
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McCall and Lee is a well-known and reputable company, headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States. Operating in the healthcare industry, their primary services center around professional recruiting and executive search. They cater to the needs of various levels of medical practitioners and executive positions for healthcare establishments. McCall and Lee is founded on the premise of filling healthcare vacancies with the most suitable and competent professionals to ensure top-quality medical service delivery. Their core value revolves around integrity, excellence, commitment, and customer satisfaction.

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Recruiting and staffing services and human resources consulting services

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11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, TX, US

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