ICU Registered Nurse
Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Napa, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Beds: 200 staffed beds
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Ratios: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call: Yes
• Floating: Required to float between like units
• Block Schedule: Accommodations per unit needs
• Locals: Not accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once every two weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• NIH Stroke Certification – Must be current and renewed every 2 years
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM) – verify per unit requirements

Licensure

• Must have a valid California RN license
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• CPDH Certificate required for all Respiratory Therapists working in CA
• Washington multi-state licensed nurses must complete demographic attestations if applicable

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Scheduling & Floating

• Floating between like units is required
• Weekend shifts every other weekend
• Block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years from supervisors
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required
• Skills checklist required annually for applicable units
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Fit mask test required for travel starts (updated annually)

Facility & System Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for RN profession in California
  • Specialty-specific modules if applicable (e.g., ER, L&D)
  • Annual regulatory modules
• Epic training modules required; candidates must claim their Epic account and complete assigned modules
• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)

Additional Notes

• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Scrub color for RNs: Solid Royal Blue
• Locals and candidates with pending licenses are not accepted
• Facility offers free parking
• Guaranteed hours with possibility of being called off once every two weeks

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of acute care experience who are comfortable floating between units, working every other weekend, and meeting comprehensive compliance and training requirements.