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

Registered Nurse - ER

Overview

• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Location: San Francisco, California
• Role: Staff RN providing emergency nursing care to a wide range of patients in a team environment

Schedule

• Shifts: Evening (3x12 hours, 15:00-3:30) or Night (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Primary shift: 1500-0330, with the ability to move to 1900-0730 if needed
• On call: As needed
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Float scope: May float to other campuses in the system as needed based on staffing and census

Required Qualifications

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

Conditional Requirements by Unit

• ICU and MS/Tele RNs must take an onsite EKG exam after start.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, with a valid MD note or an acceptable employer form stating "cleared for work"
• TB: TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. Either a negative QuantiFERON-Gold or T-SPOT test within 90 days of start, or 2 PPDs (the first within 1 year, the second within 90 days). A negative chest x-ray within 1 year is required for those with a positive TB history.
• Measles, mumps, and rubella: Positive IgG titer or documented vaccination. Boosters may be required if titers are negative or equivocal.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart. Boosters may be required.
• Hepatitis B: Positive IgG titer, completed 3-dose series, or signed declination. The series must be completed to continue the assignment.
• Tdap: Within 10 years of start, or a lifetime Tdap with a Td booster within the past 10 years
• Influenza: Vaccination or signed declination, required during flu season (11/1 to 4/30). Unvaccinated workers must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
• Color vision: In-person color blind exam by a licensed provider (online exams are not accepted)
• Respiratory safety fit test: Required within 1 year and renewed annually. Acceptable masks include 3M 1870+, 1860 Small, 1804 Regular, and 1804 Small.
• Medical or sincerely held religious exemptions may be considered for vaccines and fit testing.

Background and Screening

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start
• Sex offender registry search, within 90 days of start
• Federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC) and FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start, with monthly rechecks
• Education verification of highest level achieved (not required for high school only)
• Open cases at start are not allowed

Employment History and References

• Employment application with 7 years of work history, including cities and states, with no gaps
• Work history verification for up to 7 years. Gaps over 30 days must be explained, and gaps over 1 year require approval.
• 2 professional references required for clinical candidates

Documents to Review or Sign Before Start

• Job description
• Standards of business conduct
• General regulatory orientation
• Code of conduct, vendor training, and overpayment refund policy
• Conditional offer of employment attestation
• Dress code policy (review only)
• Electronic health record questionnaire (required for all RNs)