RN Case Manager, Emergency Department
Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for Case Management in the Emergency Room (ER) department with experience in recent discharge planning and acute inpatient care.

Start Date & Shift

• Start Date: February 2026
• Shift: Variable start times at 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, or 8:30 AM

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient experience (highest required years of experience)
• Experience in ER Department Case Management and recent discharge planning preferred
• First-time travelers accepted

Schedule & Work Details

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: No floating within scope
• Block schedule: Not accommodated
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: 10 days
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all travelers
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for certain units (check unit specifics)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for Pediatrics and certain units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required for applicable units
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or EDAP – Preferred for ER RNs but not mandatory
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for ER, PCU, ICU, Tele units; must be updated annually
• State RN License – Primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start; renewal plan needed if license expires during contract

Required Immunizations & Health Documents

• Flu Vaccine: Mandatory, no declinations accepted for 2025-2026 season
• Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria) vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months (or per facility guidelines for positive history)
• Immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or signed declinations)
• COVID-19 vaccine or facility-specific declination form required
• Drug Testing: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually (excluding Marijuana/THC panel starting 1/1/24)
• Fit Mask test within 1 year of start (N95 masks specified)

Required Background & Documentation

• Two supervisor/manager references within 1 year of start (one from current or most recent employer)
• Current resume or application covering all cities and states lived/worked in past 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Background check including SS Trace, County searches (last 7 years), Nationwide, Sex Offender, DMV search for Home Health/Hospice RNs
• Education verification or diploma/transcript as a placeholder if verification pending
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required after start
• California Medi-Cal Search within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must review and sign various facility policies and acknowledgments prior to start, including:

  • Safety & Disaster Preparedness Quiz
  • Unit Job Description
  • Uniform Information
  • Orientation Module and Instructions
  • Timekeeping Acknowledgement
  • Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Standards of Behavior
  • Meal Break Policy
  • Fingernail Hygiene Policy
  • Attendance Policy
  • Social Media Policy
  • Flu Policy and COVID-19 Monovalent Attestation
  • 7th Shift Agreement (for applicable units)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Pending license is not accepted
• Locals within 50 miles are accepted
• No floating or block scheduling accommodations

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with acute inpatient and ER case management experience seeking a travel contract in California with a 13-week commitment starting February 2026.