ICU Registered Nurse
Laguna Hills, California
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - Laguna Hills

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Laguna Hills, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Floating: Required to float to like patients on other units, including ED holding
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Documentation System: EPIC
• RTO Restrictions: Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays; pre-approved time off at manager discretion

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required

Required Competencies and Testing

• Medication Calculation Test (required for all RNs)
• EKG/Dysrhythmia Competency Exam (Relias EKG Basic or Advanced depending on unit)
• Pass/Fail Testing for EKG and Medication (not required for Per Diem)
• Color Blind Testing (annual)
• Unit-specific Skills Checklist (annual)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (fit testing arranged onsite or through Employee Health)
• TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (declination allowed)
• Negative TB test (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-Step PPD) within 1 year, updated annually
• TB Questionnaire annually
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low/equivocal titer)
• Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Titer (declination allowed if low/equivocal)
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (declination allowed if low/equivocal)
• Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year (instant drug screen acceptable; marijuana panel excluded per CA state mandate)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine (required Nov 1 - Apr 30; declination allowed)
• COVID vaccination record preferred

Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required
• Emergency Contact Form required
• Photo for badge required
• Drug and Alcohol Free Policy review required
• Hand Hygiene and Dress & Appearance Policies review required
• EPIC Education Certificate of Completion required prior to start (approx. 8 hours of modules)
• YouLearn Modules completion required prior to start
• HIPAA Education Certificate of Completion required prior to start
• Employment Application and 2 professional references required
• Annual internal evaluation if employed for 1 year or more

Additional Notes

• Candidates within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible for local rate
• Scheduling and time off requests must be submitted and approved at time of submission
• Facility expects high proficiency in required job skills; failure in competency testing may risk contract cancellation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a critical care ICU setting with a reputable healthcare system in California, ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of ICU experience seeking a travel contract role.