RN Case Manager
Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center

Case Manager (Registered Nurse) - Travel/Contract

Location: Escondido, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (8:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Seeking a seasoned Case Manager able to handle a full workload.
• Must have inpatient case management experience.
• No local candidates accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum of 2 years of case management experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications (as applicable to RN Case Manager role)

• BLS (AHA only) - must carry a copy at all times.
• Advanced certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CHEMO, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, and others may be required depending on unit or specialty but are not explicitly required for this case manager role.

Compliance and Background Requirements

• 7-year background check including county criminal, national criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, OIG/GSA, and EPLS/SAM checks within 30 days of start.
• Ongoing monthly background checks required during assignment.
• NURSYS verification required.
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required.
• Two professional references within 3 years from a manager, supervisor, or charge RN.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP confirming good health and free of communicable diseases.
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (annual renewal required for direct hires).
• Immunizations or proof of immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer) for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or declination.
• TB screening: 2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year and updated annually; chest x-ray if past positive.
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination form required prior to October 31 each year.
• COVID vaccination preferred but not required; declination form if unvaccinated.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license or state ID with address (front and back copy required).
• Badge photo with white background and shoulders included (no selfies).
• Completion of online orientation prior to start.
• Pass/Fail arrhythmia exam and medication/pharmacology competency exams with minimum 80% pass rate.
• Compliance with facility-specific training modules assigned via LMS platform.
• HIPAA acknowledgment and other facility safety acknowledgments required.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This is a travel/contract position with no local candidates accepted.
• The role is day shift only with options for 4x10 hour shifts or 5x8 hour shifts (though 4x10 is primary).
• The manager emphasizes the need for a seasoned professional capable of managing a full case load.

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