Emergency Department Registered Nurse
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER)

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide emergency nursing care in a team environment
• Care for a wide range of patients of varied ages and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Shift: 3 x 12-hour evening shifts (1500-0300), every other weekend required

Required Qualifications

• Valid California RN License
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• PALS
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Emergency Department (ED) as a traveler preferred
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and education verification
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Education verification with official transcripts/diplomas as needed
• Sex offender search within 90 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual renewal)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (11/1-4/30) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually
• Negative drug test within 6 months of start

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS, BLS, PALS (AHA or ARC only)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional certifications may be required based on position (e.g., CCRN, TNCC, NRP) – verify with employer
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required

Documentation and Compliance

• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Must complete facility-specific documents including job description review, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Personal or auto insurance only required for driving positions

Additional Notes

• Candidates with religious exemptions for vaccines or facial hair must complete specific exemption forms and receive approval
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies and complete required training and documentation before starting
• ICU RNs at this facility may be required to take an EKG exam onsite after start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic emergency department setting with a reputable healthcare system in California. Candidates should be prepared for evening shifts and meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements.