ER Registered Nurse
Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (9:30 AM – 10:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of RN experience as per manager
• Schedule: Every other weekend required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – valid for 4 years
• State RN License – primary source verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start
• Additional certifications may be required based on position (verify with manager)

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable
• FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter (or equivalent checks if FACIS III cannot be run)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Sex offender search within 90 days of start
• TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations considered for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – proof of immunity or vaccination required
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination
• Respiratory Safety clearance, renewed annually

Required Documentation

• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps, including city and state of employment
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (clinical/allied/per diem acute care)
• Signed facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Vendor training and Code of Conduct (for current and future years)
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • Conditional offer of employment attestation
  • TB questionnaire
  • Religious accommodation forms if applicable

Additional Notes

• ICU and telemetry RNs at certain locations may be required to take EKG competency exams onsite after start
• Candidates with positive TB history require a negative chest x-ray within 1 year of start
• Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit testing are considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation
• Candidates must review and comply with facility-specific policies such as parking and dress code prior to start

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Current TNCC certification

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract opportunity in California with a reputable healthcare system.