Operating Room Registered Nurse
Santa Barbara, CA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Santa Barbara, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5x8 day shift
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty (eye experience highly desired)
• Special Requirement: Must have conscious sedation experience
• Charting System: Epic

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• California State Nursing License

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam only)

Additional Requirements

• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps in employment over 30 days
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (clinical/allied/per diem acute care)
• Completion of facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• Completion of TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Competency exams as applicable (medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG, etc.)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared for thorough background screening and compliance with all health and safety documentation.
• Religious exemptions for certain requirements (e.g., facial hair for fit mask, vaccine exemptions) are considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience, conscious sedation skills, and the ability to meet comprehensive compliance and certification requirements in a travel/contract role in California.