ICU Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel ICU Registered Nurse - California (Fountain Valley)

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Location: Fountain Valley, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, PM (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Start Date: Not specified
• Documentation System: EPIC

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of staff-level nursing experience
• Floating required to inpatient units including Med-Surg, Telemetry, Oncology, and Emergency Department

Schedule Requirements

• Weekend shifts every other weekend
• No on-call required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ICU and ER)
• Medication Calculation Test (required for all RNs)
• EKG competency (Relias EKG Basic or Advanced Dysrhythmia exam required for ICU and related units)
• Competency exams and color blindness testing as required by profession/specialty

Licensure

• Valid California RN license with primary source verification (NURSYS verification required)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

Floating

• Required to float to Med-Surg, Telemetry, Oncology, and ED units

Time Off / Restrictions

• Pre-approved time off allowed at manager’s discretion; must be included at time of submission

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (fit testing may be done onsite or scheduled with Employee Health)
• TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (declination allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (declinations accepted for some)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (excluding marijuana panel due to CA state law)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required November 1 - April 30 (declination allowed with masking)
• COVID vaccination record preferred

Documentation and Onboarding Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID
• Emergency contact form
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Photo for badge
• Completion of EPIC education modules prior to or at start (approx. 8 hours)
• Completion of YouLearn modules assigned by facility
• Completion of HIPAA education module prior to EPIC modules
• Review and sign facility-specific policies and acknowledgements (e.g., Safe Patient Handling, Abuse Reporting, Drug and Alcohol Free Policy)
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Two professional references required
• Employment application required

Additional Notes

• Candidates within 50 miles may be eligible for local rate
• Orientation packets and performance evaluations are post-start requirements
• Annual internal evaluation required if working with the agency for 1+ year

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable floating to multiple inpatient units and working night shifts in a travel contract role.