ICU Registered Nurse
Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Crescent City, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a travel contract position. The role includes every other weekend shifts and on-call/call-off duties based on census.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• Verification requirements:

  • State License 1 Verification
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and education verification
• Annual updates for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or facial hair)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest x-ray (annual renewal)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (or approved declination)
• Respiratory safety clearance annually
• References: 2 professional references within last 3 years required (Aya requirement)
• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps in employment

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific documents and trainings prior to start, including:

  • Job description review/signature
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Code of conduct
  • Vendor training
  • TB questionnaire
  • Religious accommodation forms if applicable
• Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology, telemetry, dysrhythmia/EKG)
• Some positions may require pass/fail testing such as EKG or medication exams onsite

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend required
• On-call/call-off based on census

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All certifications must be from recognized organizations (AHA or ARC for ACLS, BLS, PALS).
• Candidates with religious exemptions for vaccines or facial hair must complete specific accommodation forms and receive approval.

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with at least 2 years of critical care experience who are licensed in California and hold the required certifications, seeking a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare system.