ICU/Telemetry/Med-Surg Float RN
Burlingame, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Burlingame, California
Unit: ICU Float (float to ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, Med Surg)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Float to all inpatient units: ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, Med Surg
• Shift: 3 x 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), every other weekend
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• California RN License
• Minimum 4 years of nursing experience
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • ACLS (AHA or ARC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on position (e.g., CCRN, TNCC, PALS, NRP, EFM, CPI)
• Must be able to float across multiple units

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security Trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Sex Offender Search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education Verification (highest level achieved; BSN preferred)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
• Pending background check attestation not accepted for this facility (no conditional clearances)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person only)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units
• ICU nurses may be required to take EKG exam onsite after start

Documentation & Compliance

• Photo for badge (passport-style) required
• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • Regulatory Orientation
• TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Work history verification for up to 7 years required
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not facility)

Notes

• Religious exemptions for vaccines and PAPR use require approval and specific documentation
• Failed fit tests due to facial hair require shaving and retesting; other failures may require PAPR training
• Candidates must complete all required background checks, certifications, health screenings, and documentation prior to start

This position offers a challenging ICU float role with night shifts in a well-established healthcare system in California, requiring strong critical care skills, flexibility to float across units, and compliance with extensive credentialing and health requirements.