Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Pomona, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Highlights:

• Magnet, Teaching, Level II Trauma Center
• 412 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available

Position Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (client may cancel up to 3 shifts during assignment)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may float within scope to other ICU/Telemetry units as well as Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Block Schedule Requests: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office (RTO): Up to 5 days allowed, 1 holiday approved off
• Missed Shifts: Three missed shifts may result in assignment cancellation

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (valid within 2 years)

Additional Preferred/Required Certifications (depending on unit)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) - Preferred for ER and Interventional Radiology
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Preferred for ER
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• Chemotherapy Certification (ONS/ONCC) for Oncology RNs
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for ER RNs

Facility Policies & Requirements

• Dress Code: Solid colored scrubs only; no camouflage, jean texture, or character patterns
• Badge Photo: Passport-like photo on plain blue background required within 72 hours of signing
• Modules: Completion of facility-specific training modules via WorkRamp platform required prior to start
• Float Policy: Must review and sign if working in Critical Care/ICU or DOU/Telemetry/Stepdown units
• Orientation Packet: Must review and sign prior to start
• Timekeeping & Responsibility Acknowledgments: Required prior to start
• Job Description: Must review and sign prior to start
• Patient Portal Updates & Campus Map: For review only

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years, including Social Security Address Check (last 15 years), National Criminal Search, Sex Offender Search, Education Verification, and International searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days prior to start
• Complete 15 years of work history on application, including locations and any time off
• Two professional references required, including one from most recent experience
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start (active and valid)
• NURSYS verification for RNs

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, cleared to work without restrictions
• Fit mask test required (specific approved masks)
• Tdap vaccine or declination within 10 years (Td not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunity or vaccination records for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis C
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Annual flu vaccination or facility-specific declination required
• COVID-19 vaccination or facility-specific declination required

Competency Requirements

• Annual medication/pharmacology competency exam with minimum 80% score
• Annual general competency exam with minimum 80% score

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center with a supportive environment and comprehensive training and compliance requirements. The role requires flexibility to float within related units and adherence to strict documentation and health standards.