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

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Los Angeles, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Shift: Days
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (ICU)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Standard background checks including 7-year location history, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (transcript, diploma, or equivalent)
• Employment application and professional references as applicable
• Facility-specific requirements such as de-escalation modules attestation, arbitration agreement, voluntary meal waiver, assault responsive competency (ARC) training within 30 days of start
• Fire Card issued by an LAFD-approved instructor required within 30 days of start (Blue Fire Card only; Red Card not accepted)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam clearance within the past year
• Fit testing for approved masks (3M Aura 9205+ or 3M 1860 Small) within 12 months prior to start; onsite PAPR testing available if needed
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (QGold/T-SPOT or two-step PPD)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2-vaccine series (boosters or declination if low titers)
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, 3-vaccine series, or declination with proof of prior vaccination or negative titer
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2-vaccine series (booster or declination if low titers)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (September - March)
  • COVID-19 vaccination plus booster or documented declination
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Color vision exam (14-plate Ishihara test) required for ICU-related specialties

Additional Notes

• Job description and facility-specific documents will be provided as applicable
• Candidates will have 30 days from start date to complete required assault responsive competency training (ARC)
• Fire Card course can be completed onsite; cost paid by clinician

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs licensed in California seeking a travel contract in Los Angeles with a 13-week commitment.