ICU Registered Nurse
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel/Contract ICU Registered Nurse

Location: San Francisco, California
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Shift: 4x8 hour shifts, AM shift (07:00 - 15:30)
• No on-call duties, but weekend rotation required
• Floating as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 3 years ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (expiration 1-2 years)
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required onsite after start (for ICU RNs)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Other certifications may be position-dependent (e.g., CCRN, TNCC)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days or 2 PPDs as specified, renewed annually
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or boosters as needed
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Respiratory safety clearance, renewed annually

Documentation & Orientation

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• TB questionnaire required within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Work history verification up to 7 years required
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must comply with all background, health, and competency requirements prior to start
• Religious exemptions for vaccines and facial hair accommodations considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation
• No on-call required, but weekend rotation is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs licensed in California seeking a travel contract in a reputable healthcare system with a structured shift schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.