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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Jackson, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience to join a healthcare facility in California on a travel/contract basis.

Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid California RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required

Background Checks & Verifications

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

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled
  • Nationwide sex offender search within 90 days of start
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
  • Motor Vehicle Report if applicable (for driving positions)
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
• State-specific Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List search if FACIS III cannot be run

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Competency Exams & Skills

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exams (e.g., Telemetry for ICU nurses)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some units

Documentation & Compliance

• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps in employment
• Employment verification for up to 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• References: 2 professional references for clinical/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • Regulatory Orientation
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • TB Questionnaire
  • Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
  • Epic Questionnaire (for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Some certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI) may be required depending on the specific position; verify with the hiring manager.
• Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit testing may be considered with proper documentation and approval.
• Candidates with facial hair failing fit tests may require PAPR training and clearance.
• Drug testing excludes marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law effective 1/1/24.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system in California with a defined contract length of approximately 13 weeks. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, background, health, and competency requirements prior to start.