RN Case Manager
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• License: Massachusetts RN license required
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in acute care case management (highest required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (no explicit requirement)

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (required for ER)
  • Pass/Fail Testing (Medication Exam required for all RNs; Telemetry Exam required for RNs in telemetry units including L&D)
  • State License Verification within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS Verification within 30 days prior to start
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Tech Cert Verification - National (within 30 days of start)

• Preferred Certifications (depending on specialty/unit):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start (annual update required for direct candidates)
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI Clearance (attestation required within 30 days prior to start)
• Education verification of highest completed education (transcript acceptable if verification unperformable)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (specific drug panels required)
• References: 2 references within 3 years of start
• Employment application covering 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions
• Immunizations or valid declinations (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, Maternity, NICU where noted):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Flu seasonal vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination (most recent) or facility-specific declination
• TB testing: Two PPDs (one within 90 days, one within a year) or QuantiFERON/T-Spot within 90 days; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire if positive
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search (for tracking only)

Additional Notes

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID required
• Medication and Telemetry exams must be passed with a minimum score of 80% on the first day of orientation to avoid cancellation
• Some certifications and requirements may vary depending on the specific unit or specialty within the facility

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with acute care case management background seeking a travel contract in Massachusetts.