Remote Utilization Review RN
Torrance, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Utilization Review - Registered Nurse

Location: Torrance, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

• Weekend work requirement varies.
• Position is Remote Utilization Review (UR).
• California RN license required for this remote UR position.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of Utilization Review experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) if applicable
• Chemotherapy certification if required by clinical track
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification if applicable
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years) if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) if applicable
• NURSYS verification for RN license

Note: Certification requirements depend on clinical track and unit; verify with clinical leadership if unclear.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Education verification required for nursing degree.
• Drug screen: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates.
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) may be required.

Competencies and Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required by specialty.
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit.
• EFM training or certification required for Labor & Delivery RNs.
• WorkRamp LMS modules:

  • Annual regulatory and specialty-specific modules required.
  • Modules assigned based on region, specialty, and facility.
  • Completion required prior to start and annually thereafter.

Additional Requirements

• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/subcontractors).
• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually if applicable.
• Float policy acknowledgment may be required (ability to float to other Providence facilities).

Summary

This is a remote Utilization Review RN travel contract position based in California requiring a valid CA RN license. The contract length is approximately 8 weeks with variable weekend requirements. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, certification, and training requirements consistent with Providence Health and Services standards. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility-specific information per instructions.