Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Castro Valley, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU

Location: Castro Valley, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Neuro ICU position requiring at least 1 year of Neuro ICU experience.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW).
• Float assignments may include Emergency Department (ED), Step Down Unit, or Central Monitoring Department.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Neuro ICU experience within the last year.
• Current certifications in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start date, including alias checks and nationwide searches.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Sex offender search required within 90 days of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Two professional references required within 3 years of hire.

Health and Immunization Requirements

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

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

Competency and Testing

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required.
• ICU RNs at some locations may be required to take an EKG exam onsite after start.

Facility-Specific Documents and Policies

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies including:

  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Abuse Policy
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • Religious Accommodation Forms (if applicable)
• TB Questionnaire and Epic Questionnaire (for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward) must be completed.

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted within 50 miles but at a different rate (not included here).
• Pending background check attestation is not accepted; conditional clearances are generally not allowed.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Neuro ICU travel nursing opportunity in California.