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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position - Santa Monica, CA

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Santa Monica, California
• Facility Type: Acute Care Facility
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:20
• Start Date: ASAP
• Dress Code: Business casual with lab coat or dark solid scrubs with lab coat

Required Experience

• Current acute hospital experience within the last 6 months is mandatory.
• Prior travel experience is required (not a first-time traveler).

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid California RN license required; pending license accepted.
• Must have current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation).
• Other certifications may be required based on unit and clinical track (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM).
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs.

Work Requirements

• Weekend shifts: Minimum 2 weekends in a 4-week schedule.
• No more than 7 days of Return to Office (RTO) restrictions.
• Knowledge of Interqual and Epic systems required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires additional documentation.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel staff.
• Fit mask test required annually (travel only).
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS.
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background).

References & Employment History

• Minimum of 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable acute care specialty.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years.
• Work history verification may be required if reference requirements are not met.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to float to other nearby facilities if needed.
• All certifications and compliance documents must be current and verifiable.
• This position requires adherence to all facility-specific and state-specific regulatory requirements.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 0.5 years of Case Management experience
• Case Management experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Knowledge and experience with Utilization Review, specifically InterQual
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system