ICU Registered Nurse
Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Crescent City, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Every other weekend required
• On Call/Call Off based on census

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certifications issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Background and Compliance Requirements

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

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • 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 CA law)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must indicate cleared for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start or 2-step PPD
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person, documented by licensed provider)
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually

Competency and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• ICU nurses may be required to take EKG exam onsite after start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility policies and job description prior to start, including:

  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• TB questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Conditional offer of employment attestation required prior to start
• Religious exemption forms required if applicable for facial hair or vaccine exemptions

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical acute care candidates
• On-call responsibilities depend on census and may require flexibility

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with a BSN and required certifications who are interested in a 13-week travel contract in California with day shifts and weekend rotation.