ICU Float Registered Nurse
Burlingame, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Float

Location: Burlingame, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• ICU Float position requiring flexibility to float to multiple inpatient units including ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, and Med Surg.

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (07:00 - 19:00)
• Every other weekend schedule
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Current California RN License
• Minimum 4 years of nursing experience
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • ACLS (AHA or ARC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Ability to float to ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, and Med Surg units

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved, except if high school)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment history verification for up to 7 years with no gaps over 30 days

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Certification required
• Other certifications to verify by position:

  • CCRN (Critical Care RN)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) for L&D nurses
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Competency exams as applicable:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (may be required for some telemetry units)
  • Unit-specific skills checklist (renew annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed series, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids)

Facility Specific Documents & Compliance

• Must review and sign:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • Vendor Training and Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions as applicable)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions as applicable)
• TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Religious exemption forms required for PAPR use, facial hair, and certain vaccine exemptions (Tdap, MMR, Varicella)
• Photo for badge (passport-style photo required)

Additional Notes

• Candidates with positive TB questionnaire symptoms require medical clearance confirming no active pulmonary TB
• Failed fit tests due to facial hair require shaving and retesting; other failures may require PAPR training and facility approval
• Candidates may start assignment while completing Hepatitis B vaccination series but must finish to continue assignment
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates (within 3 years)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps

This position offers a dynamic ICU float role within a reputable healthcare system, requiring strong critical care skills, flexibility, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.