ICU Registered Nurse
Burlingame, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlingame, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), every other weekend
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Float coverage required across ICU, Step-Down ICU (SDICU), Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical units on the inpatient side.
• No on-call requirement.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 4 years of Critical Care Float experience, including within the last year.
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience.
• Certifications:

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

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks as applicable.
• Education verification required; BSN preferred but not mandatory.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days or 2-step PPD testing with annual renewal.
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually; PAPR training required if fit test failed (religious exemptions considered case-by-case).
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually.
• Color vision exam by licensed healthcare provider prior to start.

Competency and Testing

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for Telemetry units.
• ICU and Med Surg/Telemetry RNs at certain locations required to take an onsite EKG exam after start.

Documentation and Orientation

• Passport-style photo required for badge.
• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreement
  • Vendor training and code of conduct (updated for 2024 and 2025)
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • TB questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider (MD, PA, NP/APN, DO, or RN)
  • Conditional offer of employment attestation prior to start
• Religious accommodation forms required for exemptions related to facial hair or vaccines (Tdap, MMR, Varicella).

Employment History and References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps; must include city and state of employment.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Two professional references required for clinical and allied acute care candidates (within 3 years).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• No pay or bill rate information included.
• Tele refers to Telemetry unit only.
• No on-call duties.