RN Case Manager
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Description

• Cross-trained Case Manager RN to float and work as needed across all units.
• Acute Care experience required.
• Direct hospital-based discharge planning experience to the community (not utilization management focused).
• Strong inpatient and Emergency Department case management experience.
• Knowledge of California insurance requirements and county regulations related to complex discharges.
• Ability to function independently in an acute care hospital setting.

Shift Details

• Variable start times between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
• Every other weekend required.
• Floating to various units as needed.
• Typical shifts: Day (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) or Evening (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM).
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Case Management experience of at least 5 years, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in an Acute Care setting.
• Experience in an Inpatient setting.
• Direct hospital-based discharge planning experience to the community.
• Working knowledge of California insurance requirements and county regulations, particularly related to complex discharges.
• Acute Hospital Case Management experience.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including Social Security trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained.

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but verify by position.
• Other certifications may be position-dependent; verify with recruiter or manager.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• EKG competency testing may be required for some units.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required).
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start; annual renewal required.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity or vaccination with boosters as needed.
  • Hepatitis B: Series or signed declination; must complete series if started.
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination with boosters as needed.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination.
• Drug testing and immunization declinations require appropriate documentation; religious and medical exemptions considered with required facility forms.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment.
  • Standards of Business Conduct.
  • Confidentiality Agreement.
  • Vendor Training and Code of Conduct (updated for 2024 and 2025).
  • Overpayment Refund Policy.
  • TB Screening Questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider.
  • Epic Questionnaire (for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward).
• Pending background check attestation not accepted; conditional clearances are facility-dependent.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical acute care candidates; must be within 3 years.
• Religious exemptions for facial hair and vaccines require approval and specific documentation.
• Some certifications and competencies may be verified or required after start date depending on unit assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced inpatient Case Manager RNs with strong acute care and discharge planning skills, comfortable working across multiple units with variable shifts.