ICU Registered Nurse
Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Modesto, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Provides direct patient care, patient/family education, and manages transitions of care.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers through effective communication.
• Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws to ensure optimal patient experience.

Shift Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (06:45 - 19:15)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other Saturday and Sunday; holidays as needed

Required Licensure & Certifications

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - must be current within 180 days of hire
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - must be current within 180 days of hire
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) - must be current within 90 days of hire
• EPIC experience required
• Travel experience preferred

Background & Screening 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 within 90 days of start
  • 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 history verification: 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days; explanations required for gaps over 1 year
• Professional references: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not client)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear candidate for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start or 2 PPDs as specified; renewed annually
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required depending on unit
• ICU RNs may require additional unit-specific competency exams
• EKG exam required onsite for ICU RNs at certain locations

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • TB Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Epic Questionnaire (for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward)
• Religious exemption forms required if applicable for PAPR or vaccine exemptions

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have full 7 years of work history documented in the application including cities and states worked.
• Conditional clearances are generally not accepted at certain facilities within the system.
• Candidates with work restrictions must provide documentation; accommodations will be coordinated with Employee Health.
• Failed fit tests due to facial hair require shaving and retesting; other failures may require PAPR training.
• Candidates requesting religious exemptions must complete specific facility forms and obtain approval.

This position requires a highly qualified RN with acute care experience, multiple certifications, and compliance with extensive background and health screening protocols. The role involves working 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday coverage in a hospital acute care setting.