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

Registered Nurse – ER (California, Antioch)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Alternating weekends
• Effort made to keep consistent shift start times weekly

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications (must be current and from AHA or ARC unless otherwise noted):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course; valid for 4 years)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS; expiration 1-2 years)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved; BSN preferred)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• 2 professional references required (within 3 years)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster within 10 years
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step PPD (1st within 1 year, 2nd within 90 days), renewed annually
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)

Competency and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for Telemetry units
• ICU RNs at certain locations may require onsite EKG exam after start

Facility-Specific Documents and Training

• Must review and sign:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Vendor Training (current year)
  • Code of Conduct (current year)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (current year)
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • Conflict of Interest Policy
• Complete and sign conditional offer of employment attestation prior to start
• Complete TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Epic Questionnaire required for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Background check conditional clearances are not accepted at this facility; full clearance required before start
• Religious exemptions for vaccines and facial hair (PAPR) considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation
• Personal or auto insurance only required if position involves driving (not applicable here)

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in an emergency room setting requiring solid RN experience and multiple advanced certifications, with comprehensive background, health, and compliance requirements to ensure readiness and safety.