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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location: Castro Valley, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

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).
• May float to Emergency Department (ED), Step Down Unit, or Central Monitoring Department.
• Epic electronic health record experience required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Neuro ICU experience within the last year.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• 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 and county searches.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Sex offender search required within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical acute care roles.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually.

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).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start; must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

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

Additional Facility Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description.
  • Standards of business conduct.
  • Code of conduct.
  • Overpayment refund policy.
  • Regulatory orientation for contracted workers.
  • Confidentiality and abuse policies.
• TB screening questionnaire must be signed by candidate and healthcare provider.
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) or vaccine exemptions, subject to approval.

Notes

• Locals accepted within 50 miles but at a different pay rate.
• Pending background check attestation is not accepted; no conditional clearances allowed.
• ICU RNs at this facility may be required to take an EKG competency exam onsite after start.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams may be required as applicable.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs licensed in California who are comfortable with a 3x12 hour day shift schedule and have strong critical care and neuro experience.