Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Antioch, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, with alternating weekends
• Effort made to keep shifts at consistent start times weekly

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - valid for 4 years
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• CA Registered Nurse License

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the specialty
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including alias and county searches
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Sex offender search required within 90 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual renewal required)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (or signed declination)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not client)
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps over 30 days

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Competency exams as applicable, including medication/pharmacology and telemetry if assigned to Telemetry units
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Compliance with conflict of interest, code of conduct, and other regulatory policies required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience as a Registered Nurse
• Emergency Department experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Emergency Room requiring a California RN license, multiple advanced certifications, and at least 2 years of RN experience. The role involves 12-hour shifts with alternating weekends. Extensive background checks, immunizations, and compliance documentation are mandatory. Candidates must maintain current certifications and meet all health and safety requirements to be eligible.

Note: This summary excludes any pay or contact information in compliance with privacy and redaction rules.