ICU Registered Nurse
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Francisco, California
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a travel/contract position. The shift is 4x8 hour shifts, PM (2300-0730), with weekend rotation required. No on-call duties. Floating as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 3 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS Stroke Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Shift Details

• 4 shifts per week, 8 hours each
• PM shift: 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend rotation required
• No on-call

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3 screening, and other federal/state checks required and updated annually
• Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• 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 test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or facial hair)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • 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
• Other competency exams and certifications as applicable (e.g., medication/pharmacology competency, EKG competency)
• Employment history verification for 7 years with no gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• Candidates 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 must be completed within 90 days of start and renewed annually.
• ICU RNs at this facility are required to take an EKG exam onsite after start.
• Religious exemptions for certain requirements (e.g., vaccines, fit testing) are considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation.

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with solid critical care experience looking for a travel contract in California with a reputable healthcare system.