PCU Registered Nurse
Jackson, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location

• Jackson, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 10 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift, 3 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Unit Information

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• 6 beds with a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Coverage includes a medical leave of absence (MLOA)
• Weekend rotation required
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Block scheduling is not accommodated

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and telemetry units
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

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

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for all locations lived/worked/schooled in last 7 years
  • Nationwide sex offender search
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law)
• 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

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)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 90 days or 2-step PPD as per protocol; annual renewal required
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually
• Color vision exam by licensed healthcare provider prior to start

Competency and Testing

• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Telemetry competency exam required for ICU nurses
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for telemetry units
• ICU and MS/Telemetry RNs at certain locations may be required to take an onsite EKG exam after start

Documentation and Orientation

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

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Code of conduct
  • Vendor training
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • Regulatory orientation for contracted workers
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start, signed by candidate and healthcare provider (MD, PA, NP/APN, DO, or RN)
• Photo for badge required for per diem only

This position offers a supportive PCU environment with a manageable patient ratio and opportunities for nurses with stepdown, ICU, telemetry, or PCU experience. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.