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

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse - Case Manager

Location: Torrance, California
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.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient experience
• Experience in ER Department Case Management
• Recent discharge planning experience

Schedule & Shift

• Variable start times: 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, or 8:30 AM
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• No on-call required
• No floating outside scope of practice
• 40 guaranteed hours per week

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license valid in California (Primary Source Verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required for all travelers
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification) – verify with unit job description

Immunization & Health Requirements

• Flu vaccine is mandatory; no declinations accepted
• Tdap vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility standards
• COVID vaccine or facility-specific declination form required
• Fit mask test within one year of start (N95 masks specified)
• Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination required
• Drug testing within one year of start and updated annually

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Two supervisor/manager references required within one year of start (one from current or most recent employer)
• Current resume or application covering last 7 years of work and residence history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check, and education verification
• Monthly updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and CA Medi-Cal searches
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Harassment prevention training certificate required
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., safety, confidentiality, attendance, meal break policies)

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals within 50 miles radius accepted
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: 10 days max
• Block scheduling not accommodated

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for an RN with acute inpatient and ER case management experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in California with a structured schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.