ER Registered Nurse
Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

Registered Nurse - ER (Emergency Room)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Total Hours per Week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications (must be AHA-approved where applicable):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Standard background check including 7-year search of locations lived/worked/schooled, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification via transcript, diploma, or equivalent
• Employment application required
• 2 professional references required (for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam clearance within the past year
• Fit mask testing within 12 months prior to start (acceptable masks: 3M Aura 9205+ or 3M 1860 Small)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (QGold, Tspot, or two-step PPD)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Required immunizations or positive titers with boosters as needed for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3-vaccine series, positive titer, or declination with proof)
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (September - March)
• COVID vaccination plus booster or documented declination
• Color vision exam (14-plate Ishihara test) may be required depending on unit assignment

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Fire Card issued by an LAFD-approved instructor must be obtained within 30 days of start (Blue card only; red card not accepted)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) training required within 30 days of start (live 4-hour training)
• De-escalation modules attestation required
• Arbitration agreement, voluntary meal waiver, and access request forms required
• Passport-style photo for badge required
• Completion of orientation checklists within first 30 days of assignment (general, unit-specific competency, CORE competency, unit tour)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• All certifications and documents must be current and verifiable before or upon start date
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and competency requirements to remain on assignment

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse ER travel contract position in Los Angeles, CA.