Emergency Department RN Case Manager
Olympia, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Care Manager RN (Travel/Contract)

Location: Olympia, Washington
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Beds: 325 staffed beds
Charting System: EPIC
Hospital System: Providence Health and Services

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Role: Emergency Room Care Manager
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (sample schedule varies weekly; no guaranteed block schedule)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Floating: Required to float between like units within scope to meet facility needs
• Local Radius Rule: 50 miles (locals not accepted)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: None, but prefer requests under seven days

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• First-timers: Accepted
• Licenses:

  • Washington RN license or Compact License required
  • BLS certification required
  • CCM or ACM certification preferred (not mandatory)
• Specialty Experience: Inpatient acute care experience required (hard stop)
• Units Served: ICU, PCU, ED, Family Birth, Adult Medical
• Preferred Knowledge: Milliman Guidelines or InterQual Criteria (nice to have)

Schedule Example (may vary)

• Agency Staff 1: Sunday-Tuesday, 7am-7pm
• Agency Staff 2: Monday-Wednesday, 7am-7pm
• Agency Staff 3: Thursday-Saturday, 7am-7pm

Average Daily Census

• Approximately 30 patients

Certifications (Must Have or Preferred)

• Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • WA RN or Compact License
• Preferred:

  • CCM (Certified Case Manager) or ACM (Accredited Case Manager)
• Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Chemotherapy Certification
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
  • IV Certification (for LVN/LPN/Other)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches (Washington State Patrol Search, OBRA Registry for CNAs if applicable)
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in relevant specialty within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)

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 for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • 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 or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates

Training and Competency Requirements

• Completion of Providence-specific WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for profession and region
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, and leadership roles
  • Annual regulatory requirements
• Epic training modules completion required (within a week of orientation)
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blind testing if required by unit
• Competency exams as applicable by specialty

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)
• No on-call requirement for this position
• Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced acute care environment with flexibility to float between units
• This role is not open to local candidates within 50 miles radius

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established acute care hospital with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility, and commitment to quality patient care in the emergency and acute care settings.