ICU RN
Burlingame, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - ICU

Assignment Overview

• Location: Burlingame, California
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, nights 1900-0730 (per the job description; the shift field lists 0700-1930 day shifts, so confirm the schedule)
• Float scope: ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, and Med Surg

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• 4 years of experience in ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Certification)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Other Certifications Listed (Verification by Position Pending)

• CCRN, PALS, TNCC, MAB, and CPI are listed, but the source says they will be verified by position.

Competency and Onsite Testing

• Competency exam: minimum passing score of 80%, or the Angoff score if higher.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam, as applicable.
• ICU and Med Surg/Tele RNs must take an onsite EKG exam after start.
• Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some Tele units.

Background and Employment Verification

• 7-year background check, completed within 6 months of start.
• Sex offender search, OFAC, and federal exclusion database checks, plus a Level 3 fraud and abuse database search every 30 days.
• Education verification of highest level achieved (not required for high school only).
• Employment application and work history covering 7 years with no gaps; gaps over 30 days must be explained, and any gap over one year requires client approval.
• 2 professional references within 3 years of hire.
• Conditional clearances are not accepted at some locations.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON or TSPOT within 90 days, or 2 PPDs), renewed annually; negative chest X-ray within 1 year if the questionnaire is positive.
• Tdap within 10 years.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity (titer or vaccines).
• Hepatitis B series or signed declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination during flu season (November 1 to April 30). Unvaccinated workers must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (no marijuana/cannabinoids).
• In-person color blind exam; online exams are not accepted.
• Respiratory safety clearance, renewed annually, and fit test within 1 year (renewed annually). Acceptable masks are specified.
• Passport-style photo for badge.

Forms and Training

• Facility job description, code of conduct, business conduct standards, and confidentiality agreement to review and sign before start.
• Vendor training and general regulatory orientation for contracted workers.
• RNs must complete the facility questionnaire (required for new candidates starting November 3, 2025 and later).