Local Contract Nurse RN - Admission - $55-60 per hour

ATX Learning Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Admission for a local contract nursing job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Admission
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

PACE Admissions RN 

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 3 months.

LOCATION: San Diego, CA 92111 – REQUIRED travel for home site visits

SCHEDULE: 8:00am-5pm Mon-Fri.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN) PREFERRED .
• At least 1 year as an RN, in either home or community health, and within the frail or elderly population size.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification (American Heart Association).

Under the direct supervision of the PACE Admissions RN Supervisor, the PACE Admissions RN is responsible for the development and timely submittal of the Level of Care (LOC) tool to the organizational shared drive and conduct initial In-Home Assessments (IHA) as part of the IHA Team. When needed/requested, conducts implementation of homecare services for program participants, including the coordination of all Durable Medical Equipment.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• When needed, assesses, using the nursing process, the home care needs of a frail elderly population, and identifies and develops initial plan of care.
• Based on nursing assessment, completes, and submits LOC determination form to Admissions RN supervisor for review.
• Reviews medical records as needed to complete LOC. If medical records can’t be accessed, complete LOC with other relevant information (i.e., hospital discharge information, medications, etc.)
• Conducts initial Home/RN assessments at participant’s home during the team IHA.
• Maintains an up-to-date active list of all LOCs submitted to include date submitted, decision, follow up, etc.
• Follows up on all deferred Prospective Enrollees as needed and resubmits required information to DHCS to request approval.
• Participates in weekly enrollment team meetings as well as IDT and meetings as needed.
• Assists the transitioning of care and monitoring hospitalizations and SNF patients to ensure appropriate transition.
• Communicates and interacts with patient caregivers and/or family members as needed.
• Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Follows established departmental and position specific policies and procedures and updates as needed.
• Keep abreast of all regulations and standards to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted government/regulatory agencies.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

About ATX Learning Healthcare

ATX Learning Healthcare , a sister company of ATX Learning , is a trusted healthcare staffing and workforce solutions partner dedicated to strengthening patient care across the United States. We connect highly skilled healthcare professionals with facilities that need reliable, compliant, and compassionate clinical talent.

As a healthcare professional working with ATX Learning Healthcare, you gain more than just a job—you gain opportunities to grow your clinical skills, explore new locations, and collaborate with exceptional healthcare teams nationwide. Whether you are an experienced traveler or exploring travel opportunities for the first time, our dedicated and knowledgeable team supports you at every step of your journey.

At ATX Learning Healthcare, we believe that a better career leads to better care and a stronger healthcare system for all.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Holiday Pay
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs