RN Case Manager
Lakewood, California
UC Irvine

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lakewood, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: Days (Monday-Friday, every other weekend)
Shift Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid California RN license required.
• Experience: Minimum years of experience not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required for certain units (e.g., IR & SICU)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for some specialties
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – as applicable
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – required for Labor & Delivery RNs
  • NIH Stroke Certification – required for all RNs except MedSurg, Tele, NICU, Behavioral Health, or Case Managers in specific cost centers
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card – required for RNs in ER and Behavioral Health
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Unit-specific competency exam (e.g., ICU exam for Burn ICU and Interventional Radiology RNs)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam for Tele and MS/Tele RNs
  • Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
  • Pass/Fail Testing (Medication/Calculation and Arrhythmia Recognition Assessment) for applicable units
• References: Two references within 1 year from leadership roles (e.g., Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse) required.
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 1 year, updated annually
  • Education verification
  • Government-issued photo ID required
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (series or declination), Hepatitis C (titer preferred, declination accepted)
  • Flu vaccine required annually by December 5 (declination accepted with masking requirements)
  • COVID-19 vaccine documentation for current season or declination with masking requirements
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year, updated annually
  • N95 mask fit testing within 1 year, renewed annually (PAPR documentation accepted if fit test failed)
• Other Requirements:

  • Signed HIPAA acknowledgment
  • Signed facility-specific job description prior to start
  • Completion of orientation modules and safety manual acknowledgment
  • Skills self-assessment for RNs
  • Pyxis Agreement (for Travel and Per Diem RNs) due 5 business days before orientation
  • Review of workplace violence prevention and sexual harassment policies
  • Completion of first day instructions and orientation packets

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• This is a travel/contract role with a fixed 13-week assignment.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific documentation and training requirements prior to and during the assignment.
• Universal masking policies apply based on vaccination status during flu season.
• Onsite vaccines and training are available.

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in California with a 13-week contract, working day shifts with every other weekend. The role requires a valid California RN license, current certifications including BLS and ACLS, and completion of various competency exams and health screenings. Candidates must provide recent references and pass background checks. Compliance with facility-specific policies, orientation, and health requirements is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not required.