Acute Care RN Case Manager
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Eureka, California
Facility: Providence St. Joseph Hospital

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years acute care experience
• Weekend Requirements: Work every other weekend (EOW)
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required to float between like units based on need
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Charting System: Epic

Job Description

• Must have acute care experience.
• Case Management role.
• Free parking on the first day; assignment parking provided during orientation.
• Facility offers assistance with housing, including realtor support if needed.
• Location highlights: Close to 7 state and national parks, ocean access, hiking, and unique Victorian architecture in Eureka, CA.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - current certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (AWHONN or NCC-EFM) if required by unit
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other) if applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification (renew every 2 years) if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) if applicable
• State License (valid and current)
• NURSYS Verification for RNs
• Other certifications as required by clinical track or unit

Required Documents & Background Checks

• I9 Attestation
• Government-issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (for Washington state OBRA search if applicable)
• E-Verify Attestation
• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification (3rd party) for all candidates
• State-specific searches as required (e.g., Washington WSP/WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/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 or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Flu Vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 Vaccine or declination
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates, updated annually

Competencies & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exams as required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Skills Checklist updated annually for applicable units
• WorkRamp Modules (online training) required prior to start and annually:

  • Core Modules for RN/LVN in California
  • Specialty-specific modules depending on unit and region
  • Regional Core and Specialty Modules for travel and per diem staff
• Epic Training Modules required (completion or transcript submission)

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Floating Policy Acknowledgement (may be required to float to other Providence facilities)

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted with clinical approval.
• Facility supports housing needs and offers free parking on the first day.
• Candidate may be required to float between like units.
• All certifications and background checks must be current and compliant with Providence Health and Services policies.
• Compliance with all health and safety requirements including immunizations, drug screening, and respirator clearance is mandatory.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful natural setting with access to multiple parks and outdoor activities, ideal for healthcare professionals who enjoy nature and want to gain experience in acute care case management.