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

Travel/Contract ICU Registered Nurse - California (Tracy)

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Location: Tracy, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid California RN License
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Every other weekend availability required

Experience

• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected (typically 1+ years ICU experience recommended)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks as applicable
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Employment verification covering up to 7 years with no gaps over 30 days; full 7 years of work history required on application

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and/or titers 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 signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (11/1 - 4/30), or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam only)

Competency and Skills

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units
• ICU RNs at some locations may be required to take EKG exam onsite after start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility policies and job description prior to start, including:

  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • TB Questionnaire (signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days)
  • Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
  • Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required for new candidates starting 11/3/2025 and onward)

Additional Notes

• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training may be required; can be completed onsite during orientation week
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required; verify by position
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates (Aya requirement only)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps

This position requires a California-licensed ICU Registered Nurse with current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications, available for a 13-week travel contract with every other weekend shifts. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and competency verifications are mandatory prior to start.