ED RN
Santa Rosa, California
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

ER Registered Nurse

Location: Santa Rosa, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3 x 12 hours (18:00 to 06:30), no on-call requirement Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Overview

• Unit: 34-bed ED serving patients of all ages and diagnoses
• Designation: Basic ED level 3 semi/stroke receiving center, no trauma
• Ratio: 4:1
• Scope: Assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care in an acute setting
• Rotation: Every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with ED experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system

Other Certifications Listed

The source lists these certifications without specifying them as required for this role. Verify applicability by position:

• TNCC
• CCRN
• NRP
• EFM
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Clearance and Compliance Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including education verification (highest level achieved, not required for high school). Exclusion database searches are required, with monthly updates. Sex offender search within 90 days of start. Conditional clearances are not accepted at all facilities.
• Licensing: Primary-source online license verification within 30 days of start, and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Health: Physical exam within 1 year of start. TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. Negative TB test or chest x-ray (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days of start, or 2 PPDs, with annual renewal). Drug screen (9-panel, within 6 months of start, without marijuana/cannabinoids for new screens in California). Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity or vaccination documentation. Tdap within 10 years of start. Annual flu vaccination or declination for flu season (November 1 to April 30). In-person color vision exam if applicable.
• Respiratory protection: Respiratory safety clearance before start. Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually, with approved mask models listed in the source.
• Work history: 7 years of work history on the application with no gaps. Verification of up to 7 years of employment. Gaps over 30 days must be explained. Gaps over one year require facility approval.
• References: 2 professional references required for acute care candidates, within 3 years of hire
• Documents and training: Job description, code of conduct, standards of business conduct, general regulatory orientation, vendor training, and overpayment refund policy reviewed or signed before start. Competency exam as applicable to profession, with a minimum passing score of 80% unless a higher Angoff score applies. Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually.