ED Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – ER

Location: Santa Rosa, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (18:00 to 06:30) Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week

Assignment Overview

• Unit: Emergency Department, 34 beds
• Patient Population: All ages and diagnoses
• Designation: Basic ED Level 3 semi/stroke receiving center
• Exclusions: No trauma
• Ratio: 4:1
• Responsibilities: Assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care in an acute setting. Delivers holistic, individualized care to all patients in an assigned area.

Required Qualifications

• Valid California RN license
• 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience
• ED experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic

Pre-Start and Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
• TB screening: TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. Either a negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days of start, or two PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 90 days). Positive responders need a negative chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Immunizations: Tdap (within 10 years), measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B, each with proof of immunity, a completed series, or an approved exemption. Annual seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination is required during flu season (11/1 to 4/30).
• Fit test: Required within 1 year and renewed annually. Failed fit tests require additional steps.
• Color vision: In-person exam by a licensed provider. Online exams are not accepted.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.
• Competency exams: Required as applicable to the profession, with a minimum passing score of 80% (or the Angoff score if higher). Unit-specific skills checklist required.
• Trainings: Vendor training, code of conduct, and overpayment policy, reviewed and signed before start.

Background and Employment History

• Background check: 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including sex offender, OFAC, and federal/state exclusion database searches. Candidates may not start with open cases.
• Education: Highest level of education must be verified (not required if high school is the highest level).
• Work history: Employment application must cover the full 7 years with no gaps. Gaps over 30 days must be explained. Gaps over one year require client approval.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates (Aya requirement only).
• Licensure verification: Primary-source license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.