ICU Registered Nurse
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Francisco, California

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (0700-1930), no on-call; weekend rotation required
• Floating: As needed

Experience Requirements

• ICU Experience: Minimum 3 years required, 4 years preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Licenses & Certifications Required

• California RN License
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on position specifics (e.g., CCRN, TNCC, PALS, NRP) – verify as applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

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

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Work history verification required for up to 7 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear candidate 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 declination signed
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required
• ICU RNs at this facility required to take an onsite EKG exam after start

Facility-Specific Documents & Orientation

• Candidate must review and sign:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Vendor training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Overpayment refund policy (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • General regulatory orientation for contracted workers
  • Conditional offer of employment attestation
  • TB screening questionnaire (within 90 days of start, renewed annually)
• Dress code policy must be reviewed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Background check conditional clearances are generally not accepted at this facility; delays must be escalated for approval
• Religious exemptions for PAPR and certain vaccines require facility approval and specific documentation
• Candidates with color vision deficiency must have in-person exam documentation and may require workplace accommodations
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical positions (Aya requirement, not client)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU setting in San Francisco with a reputable healthcare system, requiring strong critical care experience and compliance with extensive credentialing and health requirements.