Pediatric Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Pediatrics)

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

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year (minimum)
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Float Requirement: Yes, must float between like units within skillset
• Block Schedule: Not open by default, but 4x12 shifts allowed upon request
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Charting System: Epic
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 277
• Parking: Free

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification) – If applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – If applicable, AWHONN or NCC-EFM certification accepted
• State License – Must have a valid professional nursing license for California
• NURSYS Verification – Required for all RNs
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit or specialty (e.g., IV Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (Pediatrics) required
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required
• Must be able to float within like units
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application must include at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask: Required for travel nurses; must be updated annually
• Vaccinations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B – Vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu Vaccine – Required during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID Vaccine or Declination required
• TB Test: IGRA/TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs within 12 months; must be updated annually
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required for travel nurses, must be medically cleared annually

Background & Verification

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable
• References and employment history verification required

Training & Competency

• Must complete Providence-specific WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Pediatrics and related units
  • Epic training modules (completion required before moving to Paid Day Worked status)
• Competency exams as applicable (medication, pharmacology, fetal monitoring, etc.)
• Skills checklists required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Orientation includes Epic training and facility-specific onboarding
• Free parking available onsite
• Facility uses Royal Blue or Navy Blue scrubs for RNs; Peds RNs have specific scrub colors

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of pediatric experience who is flexible with floating and able to complete required certifications and training. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.