ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse (Med-Surg Float)
Pomona, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Pomona, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: ICU/Telemetry Float down to Med Surg
• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-call: No
• Float: Yes, may float within scope to other ICU/Telemetry units as well as Med Surg/Telemetry
• Block Schedule Requests: Not accommodated
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (client may cancel up to 3 shifts during assignment)
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Magnet Designation
• Teaching Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• 412 Total Staffed Beds
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Policy: Solid colored scrubs only; no camouflage or character patterns

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only)
• BLS (AHA only)
• NIH Stroke Certification (accepted from all vendors, valid for 2 years)

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• CCRN (Critical Care RN)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• PALS, NRP, EFM, CHEMO (depending on unit)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years, including Social Security address check for last 15 years
• National criminal search, sex offender search, education verification, and other standard checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• State-specific Medi-Cal exclusion search within 30 days prior to start
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS verification for RNs
• Complete 15 years of work history on application, including locations and any time off

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months clearing employee to work without restrictions
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility protocol
• Tdap vaccine or declination within 10 years (Td not accepted)
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (vaccination or titer; history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis C (titer accepted)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or facility-specific declination (required for new candidates starting in September; deadline for working candidates is 11/30)
• COVID-19 vaccination or facility-specific declination (mask required if declining during respiratory virus season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no instant tests accepted)

Competency and Training Requirements

• Annual medication/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score)
• Annual general competency exam (minimum 80% score)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation packet and acknowledgment prior to start
• Completion of required facility-specific modules via LMS platform (WorkRamp), including Drug Diversion Module for RNs and LVNs
• Review and sign facility policies including:

  • Float Policy (for ICU/Telemetry specialties)
  • Timekeeping Acknowledgment
  • Acknowledgement of Responsibility
  • Standard of Care Acknowledgement (for certain units)
  • COVID-19 Exposure Questionnaire
  • Privacy and Security Information
  • Parking Regulations
• Badge photo on plain blue background required within 72 hours of signing

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) up to 7 days allowed, with 1 holiday approved off
• No specific scrub colors allowed except solid colors; camouflage and character patterns prohibited
• Fit mask testing required (specific approved masks listed); onsite fit testing may be available with approval
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or in-person CPI course required annually for ER RNs
• References: 2 professional references required, including one from most recent experience
• Radiation badges no longer provided for new candidates; must be supplied by client if needed

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience, working primarily in ICU/Telemetry with float down to Med Surg in a Magnet, teaching, Level II trauma acute care hospital in Pomona, CA. The position requires weekend availability, specific certifications (ACLS, BLS, NIHSS), and adherence to strict background, health, and training requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.