Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Crescent City, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Crescent City, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ER Registered Nurse for a travel/contract position.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an ER Registered Nurse (per manager requirement)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - valid for 4 years
• Other certifications may be required depending on position specifics (e.g., NRP, CCRN, EFM) - verify as applicable

License Requirements

• Valid California RN license
• Primary source online verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Schedule

• Every other weekend

Background and Screening Requirements

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

  • SSN Trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Search
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 search within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List as applicable
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start or 2 PPDs as specified, renewed annually
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination as required
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination as required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (11/1-4/30) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually

Additional Requirements

• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps in employment
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• TB questionnaire completed and signed by healthcare provider within 90 days of start

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Summary

This is a travel contract ER RN position in California requiring 5 years of ER nursing experience, multiple certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC), and comprehensive background and health screenings. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with a schedule including every other weekend. Candidates must have a valid California RN license and meet all immunization and screening requirements.