Utilization Review Nurse
Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Utilization Review Nurse

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Remote Utilization Review Registered Nurse role.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Case Management, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in Utilization Review.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Health Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives or declination.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements).
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives or declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to infection prevention measures.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable).
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024, updated annually.

Competencies and Training

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required by specialty/unit.
• EFM training or certification required for Labor & Delivery RNs.
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp), including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements for all caregivers.
  • Specialty-specific modules for Hospice/Home Health/Assisted Living, ER, L&D, and Interim Leadership roles.
  • Regional core and specialty-specific modules for California and other applicable regions.
• Epic training transcripts required for certain hospital systems and locations.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification).
• E-Verify attestation required.
• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other facilities within reasonable distance.
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background may be required depending on location.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.
• Remote position; some health and certification requirements may be waived for remote/non-clinical status.
• Background and credentialing requirements are strict; felony convictions or multiple DUIs will disqualify candidates.
• Candidates with international education must provide additional verification documents.
• Some state-specific background checks and attestations may apply if working in border or specific state facilities.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Utilization Review Nurse travel contract in California.