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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Healdsburg, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Start Date: ASAP
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (hard stop), preference for 5 years or more
Prior Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)
Weekend Requirement: No weekend shifts required
Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to lower acuity units including Medical-Surgical/Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units
Patient Load: 2 rooms/beds, average daily census 0-2
State License: California RN license required (pending license not accepted)
Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
IV Certification (as required)
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (as required)
NIH Stroke Certification (as required)
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (as required)

Note: Certifications must be from recognized agencies (e.g., AHA, Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation) and verified per clinical track requirements.

Required Health Documents

Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent), updated annually
Immunizations and screenings including:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual update required)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer/declination
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer/declination
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
- COVID-19 vaccine or declination
10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests accepted)

Background and Compliance Requirements

Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
Education verification required (especially for international education)
Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment
Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
Completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS platform prior to start and annually thereafter
Float policy acknowledgement required

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in California
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Additional Information

Modules and training requirements vary by region and specialty; must be completed prior to start
Candidates may be required to float to other units within a reasonable distance
No weekend shifts required for this assignment
Pending licenses are not accepted; must have active California RN license before start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with ICU experience who is flexible to float to related units and meets California licensing and certification requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

Facility

Healdsburg District Hospital

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Critical Access
42 beds

ADDRESS1375 University AvenueHealdsburg, CA 95448

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About Healdsburg, CA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Healdsburg, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Healdsburg is 37% higher than the national average.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 85°F, and winter lows can drop to around 35°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals can be found, but availability may vary depending on the season due to the city's popularity.

Transportation

Healdsburg is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
Healdsburg attracts many travel nurses due to its proximity to healthcare facilities and the demand for medical professionals.

Things to Do

Healdsburg offers a variety of activities, including wine tasting, art galleries, hiking trails, art festivals, jazz festivals, outdoor movies, and blackberry picking during July and August.

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