ER Registered Nurse
Crescent City, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)
• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of RN experience as specified by hiring manager

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
• Background checks including 7-year history and various federal/state screenings (details below)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug test within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps, and verification of employment for up to 7 years
• 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not client)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must indicate clearance for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start or 2-step PPD testing
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam only)
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually

Additional Requirements

• Must work every other weekend
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Competency exams as applicable, including medication/pharmacology and possibly dysrhythmia/EKG competency
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Vendor training and code of conduct (for current and future years)
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • TB questionnaire (signed by candidate and healthcare provider)
  • Conditional offer of employment attestation
• Religious exemption forms available for facial hair (PAPR) and certain vaccine requirements; must be approved case-by-case

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience
• 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
• TNCC certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)