ICU Critical Care RN
Redding, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care (LTA)

Location: Redding, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Critical Care (ICU)
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Deliver safe patient care using nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within scope of practice in the ICU.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain standards of care in the ICU.
• Be responsible and accountable for assigned patients’ care.
• Communicate with physicians regarding changes in patient condition, hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic results, and symptomatology.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or treatment response.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Required Credentials & Certifications for Onboarding

• Nursing License: Nursys verification required.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
  • BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
  • DCI/BVP (Workplace Violence Prevention training)
• Testing & Exams:

  • Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%)
  • Prime Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening (minimum 80%)
  • Prime Core Competencies Exam (minimum 80%)
  • Prime Specialty Exam (minimum 80%)
  • Prime Skills Checklist (no expiration on assignment)
• Professional Requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport
  • Prime OIG clearance
  • Prime SAM/EPLS verification
  • Prime Agency Attestation (completed after all credentials uploaded)
  • Prime Resume (required for submission)
  • Two professional references (required for submission)
  • Prime CA Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (valid for 2 years)
  • Prime Criminal Background Check (national, within one year)
  • Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification)
  • Prime Job Description signed by employee
  • Prime Education Verification
• Personal Health History & Immunizations:

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: 2 doses plus booster or declination completed
  • MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination required, no declinations accepted
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31), no declinations accepted
  • TB Test: Within one year of start date
  • Varicella: Vaccination or titer showing immunity
  • Tdap: Adult vaccination required, no declinations accepted
  • Physical/Health Statement: Annual, must state clear to work
  • Fit Test: Annual respirator fit test required (onsite testing available at select CA locations)
  • Prime Drug Screening: Minimum 10-panel urine drug screen (excluding THC) plus psychoactive THC saliva test, within 60 days of start (CA locations only)
  • Prime Color-blind Test: Annual (Relias accepted)

Additional Notes

• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray is optional.
• Name Verification Affidavit may be required for any discrepancies between credentials.
• Badge photo and orientation packet are optional but may be requested during onboarding.

This position requires a highly skilled critical care RN capable of managing complex ICU patients, maintaining compliance with strict credentialing and health requirements, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.