RN Case Manager
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Eureka, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of acute care experience (highest requirement noted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted with clinical approval)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Weekend Requirements: Work every other weekend (EOW)
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May need to float between like units based on need
• Charting System: Epic
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Job Description

• Must have acute care experience.
• Case management duties included.
• Free parking on the first day; assignment parking provided during orientation.
• Facility is near 7 state and national parks, offering outdoor and nature activities.
• Facility assists with housing, including realtor support if needed.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification from AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• State License: Valid RN license for California
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Other certifications may be required based on unit or specialty (e.g., Chemotherapy, Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – verify with clinical tracks

Required Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Skills checklist updated annually (clinical specialties)
• Epic training modules completion required (specific to Providence system)
• Providence WorkRamp modules:

  • Core modules for profession and region
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, and leadership roles
  • Annual regulatory modules required for all caregivers
• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may float to other Providence facilities nearby)

Additional Notes

• Facility offers support for housing and is located near multiple parks and natural attractions.
• Free parking on the first day, with parking assigned during orientation.
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers may be accepted with clinical approval.
• Floating between units may be required based on staffing needs.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of acute care experience looking for a travel contract in a scenic location with strong facility support and comprehensive compliance requirements.