Travel Registered Nurse Geriatric Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse travel support

Dedicated recruiter

Credentialing and onboarding support

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse (Geriatric) for a hospital travel assignment in Glendale, CA. Start date is 10/12/2026 with a 13-week duration and 36 guaranteed hours per week, day shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The role requires CA RN licensure and BLS certification, with BSN preferred and at least two years of nursing experience, particularly in care management and acute hospital settings.

Qualifications

• RN license in California required.
• BLS certification required.
• BSN preferred.
• At least two years of nursing experience; care management experience preferred.
• Acute care, hospital-based environment experience preferred.
• Case management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage comprehensive care for geriatric patients from pre-admission through post-discharge.
• Lead interdisciplinary care planning to align with patient’s clinical course and needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and care team to optimize outcomes and resource use.
• Monitor diagnostic testing, treatments, and procedures; communicate plan adjustments and discharge planning.
• Focus on complex cases including ED utilizers, chronic pain, substance use, and housing challenges; facilitate transitions of care.
• Support transfers to tertiary centers with required information for continuity of treatment.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Geriatric | Glendale, CA | Start date: 10/12/2026 | Assignment duration: 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $2,804–$2,937 per week | Guaranteed hours: 36 per week | Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Setting: hospital travel assignment

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,804–$2,937 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Start date: 10/12/2026
• Setting: Hospital travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage comprehensive care for a geriatric patient population from pre-admission through post-discharge
• Lead interdisciplinary care planning, ensuring the care plan aligns with the patient’s clinical course and ongoing needs
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the care team to optimize outcomes and appropriate resource utilization
• Monitor diagnostic testing, treatments, and procedures; communicate with the care team about plan adjustments and discharge planning
• Focus on complex cases, including frequent ED utilizers, chronic pain, substance use, and housing challenges; facilitate smooth transitions of care
• Support transfers to tertiary centers when needed, ensuring required information is provided for continuity of treatment

Requirements

• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (California) required
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Experience: At least two years of recent nursing experience; care management experience preferred
• Specialization/Setting: Ability to work effectively in an acute care, hospital-based environment
• Additional: Case management certification preferred

Benefits and Support

• Assigned Nurse travel support with access to a dedicated recruiter
• Ongoing assignment support and resources throughout the contract
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.