NICU Registered Nurse
Modesto, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: NICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work rotating weekend shifts
• Attend deliveries including high risk and well baby cases
• Local BR (bill rate) differs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on position
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) may be required depending on position
• CCRN, TNCC, EFM certifications may be required depending on position
• Competency exams (Medication Test/Pharmacology, Dysrhythmia/EKG, etc.) as applicable
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace and alias checks
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, and Sex Offender searches required and updated annually or monthly as applicable
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear candidate for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing as noted above

Documentation & Compliance

• Must provide 7 years of full work history with no gaps
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical roles within 3 years
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., Code of Conduct, Standards of Business Conduct, Vendor Training, TB Questionnaire)
• Religious exemption forms available for certain vaccine or PPE requirements

Additional Notes

• This is a travel contract position with rotating weekend shifts in a NICU setting
• Candidate must be prepared to attend deliveries (both high risk and well baby)
• Compliance with all background checks, certifications, immunizations, and health screenings is mandatory for assignment start and continuation

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