Emergency Department RN Case Manager
Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Case Manager (Emergency Department)

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

Job Description

• Position: RN Case Manager in the Emergency Department (ED)
• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for case management roles (typically 2+ years).

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (required for certain units)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (depending on unit)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) (for Labor & Delivery RNs)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card (required for ER and Behavioral Health RNs)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except certain specialties)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Unit-Specific Competency Exams (including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency for Telemetry RNs)
• Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within last 24 months (minimum 1 contact hour, excluding BLS)
• Pass/Fail Testing: Medication/Calculation Exam and Arrhythmia Recognition Assessment (EKG exam) with 80% passing score for certain units (ER, ICU, Telemetry, etc.)

Licensure & Documentation Requirements

• Valid California RN License (hard copy may be required)
• Proof of education and transcripts as applicable
• Background check within 1 year (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, SS trace, federal)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Mask Fit Testing (N95) within 1 year, renewed annually
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap or Pertussis titer
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines after age 1
  • Hepatitis B series or declination (titer not accepted)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines after age 1
  • Hepatitis C titer strongly preferred; declination accepted with reason
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required by December 5 (declination accepted with masking requirements)
  • COVID-19 vaccination documentation for current season or declination with masking requirements

Experience & References

• 2 professional references within 1 year of start date in current specialty, from leadership roles (e.g., Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse)
• Verification of employment for past 3 years required
• Annual performance evaluation required if working with the agency for 1 year or more

Additional Requirements & Information

• Signed HIPAA acknowledgment
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety modules (mostly onsite)
• Scrub color requirements: Navy Blue for RNs/LVNs
• Facility-specific job description must be signed prior to start
• Various facility-specific acknowledgments and policy reviews (e.g., Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, Epidural Pain Policy, Skin Care Standard of Care)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This is a travel contract RN Case Manager position in the Emergency Department in Orange, CA, with a 13-week contract length. Candidates must hold a valid California RN license, have required certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke, CPI Blue Card for ER), and meet immunization and health screening requirements. Two recent professional references and employment verification are required. Orientation and competency testing will be completed onsite. Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.