Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, California
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a 34-bed Emergency Department serving patients of all ages and diagnoses.
• Facility is a Basic ED Level 3 semi/stroke receiving center (no trauma).
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4:1.
• Responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute setting.
• Provide direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
• Deliver holistic and individualized care in assigned area.

Shift Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:00 to 6:30).
• Every other weekend rotation.
• No on-call requirement.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by AHA or ARC.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including social security trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS or equivalent screenings.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred but not mandatory.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law).
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps; employment verification up to 7 years required.
• 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical positions.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required).
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster within 10 years.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step PPD testing with annual renewal.
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination with mask-wearing requirement.
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam only).
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually (not required for some allied health roles).

Certifications & Competencies

• Additional certifications may be required based on position specifics (e.g., Neonatal Resuscitation, Trauma Nursing Core Course, CCRN). Verify with recruiter or manager.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams and EKG/dysrhythmia competency exams may be required as applicable.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of facility-required documents prior to start, including job description acknowledgment, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation.
• TB screening questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Religious exemption forms required for approved exemptions related to facial hair (PAPR) or vaccines (Tdap, MMR, Varicella).

Additional Notes

• No trauma cases in this ED.
• 4:1 patient ratio allows for focused patient care.
• EPIC experience is mandatory.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a non-trauma emergency department with a focus on comprehensive acute care nursing. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, immunization, and background requirements to be considered.