ICU Registered Nurse
Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Escondido, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Nights, 3x12 hour shifts
Schedule Requirements: Weekends required; call may be required
Float: May be required to float between hospitals

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience (highest required years of experience)
• Skills required:

  • ICP monitoring
  • PA Catheters
  • Procedural Sedation

Certifications Required

• Current California RN License at time of submittal
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only

Electronic Medical Record System

• Cerner EMR

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 form
• Driver’s License or State ID (front and back copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history
  • National criminal search
  • Sex offender search
  • FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (annual renewal for direct hires)
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start
• TB screening (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year, updated annually)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or declination form (required annually before October 31)
• COVID vaccination preferred; declination accepted with facility-specific form
• Badge photo with white background (no selfies)

Additional Requirements & Testing

• Pass/Fail arrhythmia exam prior to start for ICU and related units
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% pass rate) within 12 months of start
• Unit Specialty Competency Exam (80% pass rate) within 12 months of start
• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams (80% or above, updated annually)
• Online orientation and assigned training modules via LMS platform
• HIPAA Acknowledgement
• References: 2 required within 3 years from manager, supervisor, or charge RN
• Employment application and annual skills checklist

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• This is a no locals travel contract.
• Float and call requirements may apply.
• Position requires working night shifts with a 3x12 schedule.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with strong critical care skills and certifications, ready for a 13-week travel assignment in California.