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

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fortuna, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in a Critical Care Float Pool
• Must be comfortable floating between Medical-Surgical (MS), Emergency Department (ED), and Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Acute Care Facility setting
• Start Date: ASAP
• Average Daily Census: 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends off out of every 4 (weekend defined as 2 consecutive days Friday-Sunday)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Experience in Emergency Department (ED)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (as required)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (as required)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (as required)

Required Health Documents

• Physical Exam within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent), updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, or declination
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer, or declination
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination (including seasonal vaccine for 2024-2025)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for respirator use, medically cleared annually

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education Verification (nursing degree verification required)
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Additional Information

• Must be willing to float to multiple units within the facility
• Scrub or business casual attire accepted
• Modules and training required annually via WorkRamp LMS platform, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for ICU, ED, L&D, and leadership roles
  • Regional and facility-specific training modules
• Skills checklists and competency exams required annually as applicable
• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may float to other nearby facilities)

Summary

This is a travel/contract ICU RN position in an acute care setting requiring at least 1 year of critical care experience. The role involves floating between ICU, ED, and Med-Surg units. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a California RN license and have current ACLS, BLS, and other relevant certifications. Comprehensive health screenings, background checks, and compliance with state and facility-specific requirements are mandatory. Annual training and competency modules must be completed through the designated LMS platform.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.