Acute Care RN Case Manager
Santa Monica, CA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required:

  • Current acute hospital experience required.
  • Candidates must have worked in the role within the last 6 months.
• Patient Ratios: 1:20
• Weekend Requirement: At least 2 weekends in a 4-week schedule.
• Knowledge Required: Interqual and Epic systems.
• License: California state nursing license required. Pending license accepted.
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days.
• Dress Code: Business casual with lab coat or dark solid scrubs with lab coat.
• Facility Type: Acute Care Facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California (pending accepted).
• Acute Care Case Management experience within the last year (minimum 1 year).
• Completion of at least one travel assignment.
• Current acute hospital experience with recent role experience within the last 6 months.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements may vary based on unit and specialty.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required and updated annually.
• Immunizations and/or titers for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Education verification required for nursing degree.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Various state-specific background and registry checks as applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules (e.g., ER, ICU, L&D)
  • Regional and facility-specific modules
• Epic system training and transcript submission required.
• Float policy acknowledgment may be required (ability to float to other nearby facilities).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Candidates must have current acute care experience; no acceptance of candidates without recent experience in the role.
• Weekend shifts are mandatory to meet department needs.

This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute care setting with a reputable healthcare system in California, requiring strong clinical skills, current licensure, and compliance with comprehensive health and safety standards.