Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Outpatient Clinic

Location: Sacramento, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Summary

• Manage patient and family experience using critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and nursing judgment.
• May lead interdisciplinary case conferences in outpatient special care centers.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to maintain patient privacy and safety.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, Day Shift (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• 40 hours per week
• No weekend or on-call requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of clinic nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Experience in Pediatrics nursing
• Experience in Trauma nursing

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• Motor Vehicle Report required for all candidates
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Work history verification up to 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster within 10 years
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step PPD with annual renewal
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person, documented by licensed provider)
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Additional certifications may be required depending on department (e.g., ACLS, PALS, CCRN, TNCC) – verify by position
• Facility-specific documents and trainings must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Code of conduct
  • Vendor training
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • Regulatory orientation for contracted workers
  • Conditional offer of employment attestation

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• No weekend or on-call duties expected.
• Personal or auto insurance required for all candidates at this facility.
• Religious exemptions for vaccines and facial hair accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation.

This position offers an opportunity to work in an outpatient clinic setting with a structured weekday schedule, focusing on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.