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
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years acute care experience (highest requirement noted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted with clinical approval)
• Weekend Requirements: Work every other weekend (EOW)
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required 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

• ACLS (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification)
• BLS (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification)
• PALS (if applicable)
• NRP (if applicable)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• State License (valid for California)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• Other certifications as required by clinical track or unit

Required Background and 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 for nursing degree
• State-specific searches as applicable
• 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:

  • 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
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator safety clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates, updated annually
• Fit mask testing (N95 or equivalent), updated annually

Required Documentation

• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum 2 references from supervisors covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting (6 months for CNAs)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for RN in California
  • Specialty-specific modules as applicable
  • Annual regulatory modules

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance.
• Facility offers support for housing and is located near multiple outdoor recreational areas.
• First-time travelers accepted as Screen with clinical approval.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of acute care experience looking for a travel contract in a scenic California location with supportive housing resources and a structured orientation process.