Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Orange, CA
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Orange, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience (default to higher if conflicting info found)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)
• Travel Pairs: Travel pairs cannot be considered for this position

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Must be AHA (Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Must be AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy): Verify if required based on clinical track
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): If required, AWHONN or NCC-EFM certification acceptable
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other): Verify if required
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Verify if required
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required every 2 years if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Verify if required
• State License: Must have valid professional license for California
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Additional certifications may be required based on clinical track and facility

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• E-Verify Attestation required
• Education Verification required for all candidates (nursing degree verification for RNs)
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask: Required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024; must be updated annually
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Flu Vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID Vaccine or declination
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required for all new travel starts on or after 2/5/2024, medically cleared annually

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exams as applicable by specialty
• Color Blind Testing if specifically requested
• Skills Checklist: Required for applicable units, updated annually

Facility and Regional Specific Requirements

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core Modules by profession and region (California and Oregon specifics)
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, and leadership roles
  • Annual regulatory modules based on facility type
• Badge Photo: Passport-style photo with neutral background required before start
• Epic Access Training: Required for certain regions and specialties (e.g., SoCal, Oregon, Spokane)
• Floating Policy Acknowledgement: May be required; traveler may be floated to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance

State-Specific Requirements (California and Washington)

• Washington State Patrol Search and OBRA Registry Search for Washington placements (not applicable here but noted for reference)
• Oregon Abuse Neglect Search for specific facilities (not applicable here but noted for reference)

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week duration.
• Travel pairs are not allowed.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• All certifications and background checks must be current and compliant with Providence Health and Services standards.
• Candidates must complete all required WorkRamp modules and facility-specific training prior to start.
• Immunizations and health clearances must be up to date according to Providence policies.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract in Orange, California.