Inpatient Oncology RN Case Manager
Irvine, California
City of Hope Orange County Cancer Specialty Hospital

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: Irvine, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Complex inpatient Case Manager and Utilization Review RN role in a cancer specialty hospital setting.
• Responsibilities include Epic & InterQual documentation and SBAR communication.
• Weekend work is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum 5 years of Case Management experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience in Long Term Acute Care (LTAC), Rehabilitation, Acute Rehab, and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) settings.
• Utilization Review experience, including use of InterQual guidelines.
• Proficient in Discharge Planning and Medical Coding.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including Social Security trace, county, nationwide, sex offender registry, education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts required.
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification prior to start.
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
• Physical exam within last 12 months.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable, with annual TB questionnaire.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer with boosters if needed.
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer with declination form if applicable.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with boosters or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season.
• Drug screening: 10-panel oral drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Respirator questionnaire and annual RespSafety clearance for respirator use.
• Fit mask testing will be completed onsite (except for per diem clinicians who must have a fit test within 12 months prior to start).

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific forms including job description acknowledgement, health focus questionnaire, EHS information form, and any applicable exemption forms (religious, medical, COVID declination).
• COVID booster requirements or declination form if booster not received after September 2023.
• Passport-style photo may be required for badge (exceptions apply).
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Weekend availability is mandatory.
• This role involves working in a specialized cancer care environment with complex case management and utilization review responsibilities.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Case Manager RN travel contract opportunity.