Nurse Case Manager (RN) – Modesto, CA, Stockton, CA & Manteca, CA

The IMA Group; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Generous paid time off, holidays, and

Job summary

The IMA Group is seeking an experienced Nurse Case Manager in California to coordinate medical care for injured workers outside bedside care. This field-based role requires traveling within your territory, coordinating with physicians, employers, and claims professionals to ensure timely, effective outcomes.

You will advocate for patients, document progress, and maintain open communication with all parties. A California RN license and ASN are preferred, BSN encouraged.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Background in ICU, ER, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurology, or other acute care specialties.
• Prior Workers' Compensation Case Management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and care coordination skills.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical care for injured workers and facilitate communication among physicians, employers, and claims professionals.
• Advocate for injured workers to achieve the best possible outcomes and ensure timely treatment and documentation.
• Travel within the assigned territory (80–85% of workweek) to meet with injured workers and co-attend medical appointments; remaining time for documentation and coordination.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Care coordination

Travel readiness

Education

ASN

BSN

Job description

Locations: Manteca, CA | Stockton, CA | Modesto, CA
Salary: $100,000–$130,000 annually + Monthly Bonus
Schedule: Flexible Monday–Friday

Are you an experienced RN looking for a rewarding career outside of bedside care? Join a team dedicated to supporting injured employees throughout their recovery while collaborating with physicians, employers, and claims professionals.

As a Nurse Case Manager, you'll coordinate medical care, facilitate communication between all parties, and advocate for injured workers to achieve the best possible outcomes. This is a highly independent, field-based position where you'll build relationships and make a meaningful impact every day.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Competitive salary plus monthly bonus potential
• Flexible Monday–Friday schedule for excellent work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Generous paid time off, paid holidays, floating holiday, and family leave
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the workers' compensation field

Travel Expectations

This is primarily a field-based role. Once your caseload is established, you can expect to spend approximately 80–85% of your workweek traveling within your assigned territory, meeting with injured workers and co-attending their medical appointments. The remaining time is spent completing documentation, coordinating care, and communicating with providers, employers, and claims professionals.

What You’ll Bring

• Active California RN license
• ASN required; BSN preferred
• Background in ICU, ER, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurology, or other acute care specialties
• Prior Workers' Compensation Case Management experience preferredExcellent communication, organization, and care coordination skills
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned service area

If you're passionate about patient advocacy, coordinating care, and helping injured workers safely return to health and work, we'd love to hear from you.

The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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