Float Pool ICU Registered Nurse
Mission Viejo, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Mission Viejo, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Float Pool Pod A ICU
• Shift: Weekends required minimum every other weekend; may exceed to meet unit needs
• Start Date: Not specified
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• On-call: No
• Floating: Required to float between like units; may float to nearby Providence facilities including Providence Mission Laguna
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated at manager’s discretion
• Local Radius: 50 miles
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• NIH Stroke Certification – Must be current and renewed every 2 years
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit and clinical track (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM)

Licensure & Experience

• Must have a valid California RN license (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant ICU experience
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/subcontractors)
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Fit mask testing required for travel nurses (updated annually)

Training & Competency

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for RN profession in California
  • Specialty-specific modules for ICU and float pool roles
  • Annual regulatory and compliance training
• Epic training modules required and must be completed after Providence access is granted
• Medication and competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• Float pool nurses may be required to float to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance
• Facility provides free parking
• Facility staffed beds: 488
• Scrub color for RNs: Royal Blue

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with at least 1 year of experience who are flexible with weekend shifts and floating between units. The role requires compliance with Providence’s comprehensive credentialing, background, and training requirements.