ICU Registered Nurse
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Eureka, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Beds: 150

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Ratios: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Floating: Required between like units
• Call: Not required
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Any solid color (typically Royal Blue or Navy for RNs)
• Parking: Free on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• Other certifications may be required based on unit and clinical track (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM)

Licensure

• Must hold a valid California RN license
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• CPDH Certificate required for Respiratory Therapists working in CA (if applicable)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Respiratory safety clearance required for travel candidates (annual)

Orientation and Training

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules required prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for RN profession in California
  • Specialty-specific modules depending on unit (e.g., ER, ICU, L&D)
  • Annual regulatory modules
• Epic training modules required; must be completed within a week of orientation
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Facility allows one shift call-off per two weeks
• No call required for this position
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• All required documents and compliance items must be submitted and approved prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced RNs looking for a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting with a supportive environment and structured compliance requirements.