RN Case Manager
Santa Rosa, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Description

• Coordinate utilization management, resource management, discharge planning, post-acute care referrals, and care facilitation.
• Manage acute patient populations across the care continuum to provide coordinated and integrated care.
• Focus on preventing unnecessary admissions or readmissions.
• Provide discharge planning coordination and intervention for high-risk patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Promote patient wellness, improved care outcomes, efficient utilization of health services, and minimize payment denials for patients with complex health needs.

Shift Details

• Day shift, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (08:30 AM - 5:00 PM).
• Minimum 2 weekend shifts per month.
• If floated, work will be limited to Case Management only.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of Case Management experience.
• Case Management experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

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.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and must be renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination as required
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually (exceptions apply).

Documentation and Verification

• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps, including city and state of employment.
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical positions.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually.
• State license primary source verification required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days for RN license.
• Official transcripts/diplomas or attestation of verification attempts required for education verification.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor training (2024 or 2025 depending on contract date)
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • General regulatory orientation for contracted workers
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and renewed annually.
• Religious exemption forms required for PAPR use, facial hair, and certain vaccine exemptions; approvals handled on a case-by-case basis.
• Photo for badge required for per diem positions.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• If floated, work will be limited to Case Management duties only.
• ICU RNs at certain locations may be required to take EKG exams onsite after start.
• Some certifications and competencies may be position-dependent; verify with recruiter or manager.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Case Manager RN travel contract in California.