Emergency Department RN
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

Provide competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care in the Emergency Department. Care must align with unit, department, and hospital policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practices, nursing objectives, and standards of care.

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Variable shifts: 7am-7pm, 11am-11pm, 3pm-3am, 7pm-7am
• Every other weekend rotation required; no on-call

Note: Floating to other campuses may be required when census permits, within scope of practice.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) RN experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List, and other federal/state screenings as applicable
• Education verification (highest level achieved) required
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (per protocol)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement)
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps

Competency and Certification Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units
• Pass/fail EKG exam required onsite for ICU RNs at certain locations

Facility Specific Documents (Must Review/Sign Prior to Start)

• Job description acknowledgment
• Standards of business conduct
• Code of conduct
• Overpayment refund policy
• Vendor training (current year)
• Conditional offer of employment attestation
• Religious accommodation forms (if applicable)
• TB screening questionnaire

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all health and safety protocols, including immunizations and screenings.
• Floating to other campuses may be required based on census and staffing needs.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Emergency Department setting with variable shifts and requires a strong foundation in emergency nursing skills and certifications.