ER Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, California
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

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

Job Overview

• Work in a 34-bed Emergency Department serving patients of all ages and diagnoses.
• Facility is a Basic ED Level 3 semi/stroke receiving center (no trauma).
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 4:1.
• Responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care in an acute setting.
• Provide holistic and individualized care to assigned patients.

Shift Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:00 to 06:30).
• Every other weekend rotation.
• No on-call requirement.
• Total hours per week: 36.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certification in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or ARC.
• Certification in PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or ARC.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

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.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings.
• Education verification required; BSN preferred but not mandatory.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Full 7 years of verifiable work history with no gaps over 30 days.
• Two professional references within the last 3 years required.

Certifications and Exams

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work.
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year, renewed annually.
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: proof of immunity or vaccination.
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov-April).
• NIH Stroke Certification (verify if required).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of facility-required documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• TB screening questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days, renewed annually.
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) or vaccine exemptions, subject to approval.
• Negative background check clearance required prior to start; conditional clearances handled case-by-case.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• No on-call duties.
• EPIC experience is mandatory.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this Emergency Room travel nursing assignment in California.