Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Trauma ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Pomona, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Highlights:

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week (client may cancel up to 3 shifts during assignment)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-call Requirement: No
• Float Requirement: Yes, within ICU/Telemetry units as needed
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO): Up to 7 days, 1 holiday approved off
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Required Certifications

• ACLS (American Heart Association only; RQI and instructor cards accepted)
• BLS (American Heart Association only; RQI and instructor cards accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification (accepted from all vendors; valid for 2 years)

Additional preferred or unit-specific certifications may apply (e.g., CCRN, TNCC for ER, PALS, NRP, EFM, CHEMO for oncology, etc.)

Licensure & Verification

• Active California RN license required
• Primary source license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RNs
• Background checks covering last 7 years, including Social Security trace (last 15 years), national criminal search, sex offender search, education verification, and others as required
• Medi-Cal Exclusion Search required within 30 days prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months clearing employee to work without restrictions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Tdap vaccine or declination within 10 years
• Immunity or vaccination records for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
• Flu seasonal vaccination or facility-specific declination (required for new candidates starting in September; deadline for working candidates is November 30)
• COVID-19 seasonal vaccination or facility-specific declination (vaccination must be after 8/1/2024)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no instant tests accepted)
• Fit mask test for specified masks or approved onsite testing

Facility Specific Requirements

• Dress code: Solid colored scrubs only (no camouflage, jean texture, or character patterns)
• Badge photo on plain blue background required within 72 hours of signing
• Completion of facility orientation packet and acknowledgment prior to start
• Review and sign facility policies including float policy (for ICU/critical care), timekeeping, privacy and security, COVID-19 exposure questionnaire, parking regulations, and others
• Completion of required training modules via facility LMS platform (WorkRamp), including Drug Diversion Module for RNs and LVNs
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology test with minimum 80% score
• Submission of references (2 professional references, including one from most recent experience)
• Complete 15 years of work history on employment application, including locations and any time off

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be floated within ICU/Telemetry units as needed
• Facility does not require specific scrub colors but prohibits camouflage and character patterns
• Radiation badges for new candidates are not provided by Aya; candidates must obtain from facility if needed
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for ER RNs (in-person or hybrid with in-person skills)
• Facility requires annual updates for many certifications and documents

This position is ideal for experienced Trauma ICU RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity in a Magnet, Level II Trauma Center hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive onboarding and credentialing requirements.