NICU Registered Nurse
Modesto, CA
Host Healthcare
3x11 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Modesto, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • California RN license required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification (AHA/AAP, must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course)
• Experience:

  • No explicit years of experience stated; assume standard RN experience required
• Shift:

  • Rotating weekend shifts
• Duties:

  • Attend deliveries

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 locations lived/worked/schooled
  • Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved, not required if high school)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Transcript/Diploma verification may be required if education verification is unsuccessful
• Pending background check attestation generally not accepted for this facility

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred; verify by position
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) may be required; verify by position
• CCRN, TNCC, EFM certifications may be required depending on position
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required as applicable
• Competency exams (including Dysrhythmia/EKG) may be required depending on unit
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations/vaccinations 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 signed
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)

Documentation & Compliance

• Must provide 7 years of full work history with no gaps
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years
• Professional references required (Aya requirement, not facility)
• Various facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • General Regulatory Orientation
  • Vendor Training and Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • TB Questionnaire (within 90 days, renewed annually)
  • Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
• Photo for badge required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Must be able to work rotating weekend shifts and attend deliveries.
• Background checks and certifications must be current and compliant with facility and Aya Healthcare standards.
• Some certifications and competencies may be position-specific; verify with recruiter or facility as needed.

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity for Registered Nurses licensed in California, with a focus on labor and delivery support in a hospital setting.