Travel Registered Nurse Geriatric Job

Healthforce • Glendale, CA

4d • $2,744 - $2,910 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 13-week travel assignment for a Registered Nurse specializing in Geriatric care at an acute care hospital in Glendale, CA. The role involves providing skilled nursing care to geriatric patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and managing care plans. The nurse will act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals, assess complex patients, facilitate transfers, and support documentation for regulatory activities. The position offers 36 guaranteed hours per week, with a day shift schedule (5x8).

Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• RN Case Management (CM) certification required
• Minimum of two years of recent experience in the field; care management or IP CM experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and to manage a heavy workload
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• care management or IP CM experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to geriatric patients in an acute care setting, collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team
• Lead and coordinate the care plan, monitor patient progress, and adjust interventions as the clinical picture evolves
• Serve as liaison among the patient, family, nursing staff, physicians, and other care team members to optimize outcomes and discharge planning
• Assess complex patients, including high ED utilizers, chronic pain patients, and those with substance use or housing challenges, ensuring appropriate resource use
• Facilitate transfers to appropriate levels of care and ensure continuity of information for post-discharge planning
• Support regulatory and accreditation activities by documenting care, outcomes, and quality indicators

Benefits

• Dedicated assignment support and recruiter assistance
• 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
• Ongoing collaboration with a professional nursing team and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Supportive environment focused on geriatric care and care coordination

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level