Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Crescent City, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Evening (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years as an RN in Emergency Room (ER) setting
• Schedule: Every other weekend required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - valid for 4 years
• State RN License - primary source verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification for RN license within 30 days of start

Additional certifications may be required based on position specifics; verify with recruiter.

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable
• FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter (or equivalent checks if FACIS III cannot be run)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• 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, including clearance for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations considered for religious exemptions or facial hair)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Required Documentation

• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days, including city and state of employment
• Two professional references within 3 years (clinical candidates)
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Vendor training and code of conduct (for contracts signed 5/31/24 and beyond)
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • TB questionnaire
  • Request for religious accommodation form (if applicable)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates with religious exemptions for vaccines or facial hair must complete specific accommodation forms and obtain approval.
• Candidates must comply with all facility and state-specific regulatory requirements.
• Some certifications and competencies may require verification or testing after start date depending on unit and position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced Emergency Room environment requiring experienced RNs with strong trauma and pediatric life support skills. Compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements is mandatory.