ICU Registered Nurse
Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Critical Care (ICU) - Per Diem

Location: Redding, California
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 52 weeks (1 year)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
Float Requirement: Must float between ICU and Emergency Department (no exceptions)

Job Description

• Provide critical care nursing in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on a per diem basis.
• Must be willing and able to float to the Emergency Department as needed.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California (Nursys verification required at onboarding).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Workplace Violence Prevention training (DCI/BVP).

Experience

• Specialty: Critical Care (ICU).
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for critical care RN positions (typically 1+ years ICU experience recommended).

Testing & Exams (Must pass with 80% or higher)

• Basic Pharmacology Exam.
• Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening.
• Core Competencies Exam.
• Specialty Exam.
• Skills Checklist (does not expire on assignment).

Health & Immunizations (Must be current and documented)

• COVID-19 vaccination: 2 doses plus booster or documented declination.
• Influenza vaccine or declination (declinations not accepted at this location during flu season).
• Hepatitis B: Complete series or immune titer (declinations not accepted).
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer.
• Varicella: Vaccination or immunity titer.
• Tdap: Adult vaccination required (declinations not accepted).
• Tuberculosis (TB) test within 1 year of start date.
• Annual respirator fit test.
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be cleared to work, completed annually or within 60 days of start.

Background & Compliance

• National criminal background check within one year of start date.
• Drug screening: Minimum 10-panel urine test (including THC) plus psychoactive THC saliva test (California law compliant).
• Driver’s license, State ID, or Passport required.
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation).
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (valid for 2 years).
• OIG exclusion check.
• Agency attestation form completed after all credentials are uploaded.
• Badge photo (clear headshot, JPEG format).

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or direct supervisor.
• Up-to-date resume reflecting recent work history.
• Education verification: Diploma or transcripts accepted if third-party verification unavailable.
• Signed current job description (within the year).

Additional Notes

• This is a per diem position with a mandatory float requirement between ICU and ED.
• All onboarding requirements must be completed prior to start.
• Some tests and trainings can be completed via online platforms such as Relias or Healthcare Staffing Hire.
• Declinations for certain vaccines are not accepted at this location.
• Annual updates required for some health screenings and certifications.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this critical care RN per diem position in California.