Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Lakeport, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lakeport, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Room using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Address physical, psychosocial, safety, rehabilitative, and learning needs of patients and families.
• Collaborate with nursing peers, physicians, and allied support services.
• Manage care of assigned patients and direct ancillary staff activities.

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirement

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Primary source license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter (or equivalent checks if FACIS not available)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated annually
• Education verification of highest level achieved (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not client)
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Vendor training and Code of Conduct (for contracts signed 5/31/24 and beyond)
  • TB questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider
  • Conditional offer of employment attestation
• Respiratory safety clearance completed prior to start, renewed annually

Competencies and Testing

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units
• Pass/fail EKG exam required onsite after start for ICU and telemetry RNs at certain locations

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• No on-call duties are required.
• Weekend rotation is mandatory.
• Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit testing may be considered with proper documentation and approval.

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a California ER setting, requiring solid ER experience and multiple certifications, with comprehensive background and health screening protocols.