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Registered Nurse – ER (California, Antioch)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Alternating weekends
Effort made to keep consistent shift start times weekly

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in California
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certifications (must be current and from AHA or ARC unless otherwise noted):
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course; valid for 4 years)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS; expiration 1-2 years)

Background and Compliance Requirements

7-year background check within 6 months of start, including:
- Social Security trace with all aliases
- County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
- Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
- Education verification (highest level achieved; BSN preferred)
- FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained
2 professional references required (within 3 years)

Health and Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
Fit test for approved masks within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster within 10 years
Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step PPD (1st within 1 year, 2nd within 90 days), renewed annually
Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (series or declination)
- Varicella
Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)

Competency and Testing

Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for Telemetry units
ICU RNs at certain locations may require onsite EKG exam after start

Facility-Specific Documents and Training

Must review and sign:
- Job description
- Standards of Business Conduct
- Vendor Training (current year)
- Code of Conduct (current year)
- Overpayment Refund Policy (current year)
- General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
- Conflict of Interest Policy
Complete and sign conditional offer of employment attestation prior to start
Complete TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
Epic Questionnaire required for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
Background check conditional clearances are not accepted at this facility; full clearance required before start
Religious exemptions for vaccines and facial hair (PAPR) considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation
Personal or auto insurance only required if position involves driving (not applicable here)

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in an emergency room setting requiring solid RN experience and multiple advanced certifications, with comprehensive background, health, and compliance requirements to ensure readiness and safety.