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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER

Location: Tracy, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Position is for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room (ER) department.
• Minimum commitment: every other weekend.
• No guaranteed block or grouped shifts.
• Local block differs from typical assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• Current certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification (except if highest education is high school), and international search if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Two professional references required (within 3 years) for clinical candidates.

Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications must be from AHA or ARC unless otherwise specified.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on position specifics (e.g., Neonatal Resuscitation, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Electronic Fetal Monitoring).
• Competency exams (medication/pharmacology, telemetry, dysrhythmia/EKG) may be required as applicable.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training may be required; MAB can be completed onsite during orientation.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually; religious exemptions considered case-by-case.
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 90 days or 2-step PPD; annual renewal required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination with mask-wearing requirement.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility policies and documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions as applicable)
  • Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions as applicable)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions as applicable)
  • TB Screening Questionnaire (within 90 days, renewed annually)
  • Dress Code Policy (review only)
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) and vaccine exemptions; approvals handled case-by-case.

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required for per diem only.
• Personal or auto insurance only required for driving/home health positions.
• No guaranteed block or grouped shifts.
• Minimum commitment includes working every other weekend.

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for experienced ER Registered Nurses licensed in California, with comprehensive background, certification, and health compliance requirements to ensure patient and staff safety.