ER Holding RN
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – ER Holding

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Weekend rotation required, no on-call

Job Summary

• Primarily assigned to Emergency Department (ED) Holding.
• Must be willing to float to Medical-Surgical (MS) and Telemetry (Tele) units when not utilized in ED Holding.
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, clinical procedures (IV insertion, Foley catheterization, dressing changes), patient and family education, tele monitoring, ventilator care, and safe medication administration.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and act as patient advocate.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the healthcare team.
• Maintain professional appearance and complete tasks timely.

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.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in an Acute Care setting.
• Willingness to float to Medical-Surgical (MS) and Telemetry units as needed.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including Social Security trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender registry, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law).
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps; employment verification for up to 7 years.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical positions.

Certifications and Competencies

• May be required to complete medication/pharmacology competency exams.
• ICU and MS/Telemetry RNs at this facility must take an onsite EKG exam after start.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on assignment.
• IV certification may be required.
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required).
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days of start; annual renewal required.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must review and sign facility policies including dress code, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and general regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific questionnaires such as Epic Questionnaire (for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward).
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) and certain vaccine exemptions; approvals handled on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

• Candidate must accept constructive feedback and demonstrate initiative.
• Must maintain professional behavior and safety standards.
• No on-call requirement.
• Weekend rotation is mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs who are flexible to float to MS and Telemetry units and meet comprehensive compliance and health requirements.