Registered Nurse Case Manager
Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Description

• Care coordination for stem cell transplant patients.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but default to 0+ years (no higher requirement found).

Certifications & Competencies Required

• Basic Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required for certain units (e.g., IR & SICU)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for some specialties
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – AHA only
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – required for Labor & Delivery RNs (AWHONN Advanced)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – required for RNs/CNAs in ER and Behavioral Health (only CPI Blue Card accepted)
  • NIH Stroke Certification – required for all RNs prior to start except certain specialties (MedSurg, Tele, NICU, Behavioral Health, Case Managers)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (RNs and LVNs)
  • Unit Specific Competency Exam (Burn ICU and Interventional Radiology RNs may take ICU exam)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele and MS/Tele RNs)
  • Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens Exam (required for all clinical and per diem candidates)
• Continuing Education:

  • CEUs within last 24 months required for RNs (must include candidate’s name, course name, date, and contact hours)
• Other:

  • Signed HIPAA acknowledgment
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgment
  • Pass/Fail Testing (Medication/Calculation Exam and Arrhythmia Recognition Assessment for certain units)

Licensure & Documentation

• Valid professional state license (hard copy required for some specialties)
• Background check within 1 year (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, SS trace, federal)
• Proof of education and transcripts as applicable
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Mask Fit Testing (N95) within 1 year, renewed annually
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Hepatitis B series or declination (titer not accepted)
  • Hepatitis C titer preferred; declination accepted with reason
  • Flu vaccine required annually by December 5 (declination accepted with masking requirements)
  • COVID-19 vaccine documentation for current season or declination with masking requirements
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines after age 1; boosters required if negative/equivocal
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap or Pertussis titer for immunity

References & History

• Two professional references within 1 year from leadership roles (e.g., Department Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse)
• Verification of employment for past 3 years required
• Annual performance evaluation required if working with Aya for 1 year or more

Facility & Orientation Information

• Scrub color requirements: Navy Blue for RNs/LVNs
• Orientation modules completed onsite for travel staff
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to or on first day
• First Day Instructions provided before start date
• Badge and access requirements for travel/per diem staff

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• This is a travel/contract position focused on case management related to stem cell transplant care coordination.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing opportunity.