Travel RN Case Manager
Los Angeles, California
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Los Angeles, California
Facility: UCLA Health Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Days, 4 shifts of 10 hours (07:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Schedule: May include weekends, holidays, and rotating 10-hour shifts
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Education: BSN required
• Licensure: Active California RN license
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Experience: Minimum 3 years acute hospital experience or equivalent education/experience
• Clinical Experience: Recent experience in case management, utilization management, or discharge planning
• Preferred Experience: Medicine, Emergency Department (ED), oncology, and pediatric experience

Dress Code

• Business casual attire (no scrubs required)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification: Current and valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
• Background Checks:

  • Social Security Trace
  • 7-year National Criminal History Search (including county searches)
  • National Sex Offender Search
  • FACIS Level 3 search (includes OFAC)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM search (within 30 days of start, annual requirement)
  • HHS/OIG search (within 30 days of start, annual requirement)
• Education Verification: Diploma, official transcripts, or verification required for all travelers
• Licensure Verification: NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (all RNs & LVNs)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for ER, Tele, Stepdown, PCU, ICU units)
  • General Competency Exam (all units; LVN/LPNs & CNAs require 80% pass rate)
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Photo for badge (high-quality, recent headshot)
  • Various mandatory UCLA reporting and confidentiality agreements
  • HIPAA training and acknowledgment
  • Annual OSHA and other required online education modules
  • Access request forms and other onboarding paperwork (due within 72 hours of signing)

Certifications (may be required depending on unit)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy certification for Oncology RNs)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for Psych positions
• IV Certification (for LVN/LPNs)
• NIH Stroke Certification (some units)

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask testing (specific approved masks required; annual expiration for Aya candidates)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test (QGold within 1 year required)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titers or proof of vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or completed vaccine series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or proof of vaccination)
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (Aya requirement)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination: Preferred but not required; specific monovalent booster or declination accepted

References & Employment History

• Two references required (supervisor level or above; one within last year)
• Employment application covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Work history verification for last 5 years, including gap explanations

Additional Notes

• Onboarding documents and training certificates must be completed and submitted promptly to ensure timely access and start
• Facility requires various mandatory online training modules and signed agreements prior to start
• Facility-specific policies and forms must be reviewed and signed as part of onboarding

This position offers an opportunity to work in a prestigious medical center with a focus on case management and care coordination in a dynamic hospital environment.