Travel RN - Case Management/Utilization Review - Case Management

American Traveler, LLC.; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Health insurance

401k Plan

Weekly payroll

CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Per diem subsidies

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for an acute care hospital setting in California. The role requires a CA RN license and at least two years in case management and discharge planning, with Epic EMR experience.

The position is travel-friendly with day shifts (8:00 AM–4:30 PM), patient loads, holiday coverage, and per diem/travel pay nuances. Strong regulatory knowledge and references are essential for compliance and assignment success.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required; pending license accepted if licensed by start date.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care case management and discharge planning experience.
• Hospital experience required; behavioral health experience does not qualify.
• Experience with Epic EMR required.
• Must be an experienced traveler; first-time travelers will not be considered.
• Must provide 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years.
• Must provide full SSN and DOB for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review admission criteria, benefits eligibility, and care coordination.
• Coordinate discharge planning and disease management.
• Develop plan of care and obtain prior authorizations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (CMS, Joint Commission, DRG, National Safety Goals).
• Support clinical areas including ED, ICU, Medical-Surgical, and Surgical Services.
• Work 3 of 5 major holidays; day shift 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Skills

Acute care case management

Discharge planning

Traveler experience

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

CA RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for an acute care hospital setting, requiring 2 years of acute care case management/discharge planning experience and a CA RN license.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required, pending license accepted if licensed by start date
• Minimum 2 years of acute care case management/discharge planning experience required
• Hospital experience required; behavioral health experience does not qualify
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Must be an experienced traveler; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Must provide 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years
• Must provide full SSN and DOB for compliance

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting within the Case Management department
• Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Patient ratios of 1:25 on weekdays and 1:45 on weekends
• Every other weekend required to meet department needs
• No floating expected within the facility, though floating between sister facilities nearby may be required
• Business attire or scrubs accepted
• Responsibilities include admission criteria review, benefits eligibility, care coordination, discharge planning, disease management, needs assessment and DME ordering, plan of care development, prior authorizations, and regulatory compliance (CMS, Department of Health, DRG, Joint Commission/Core Measures/National Safety Goals)
• Clinical specialties supported include Emergency Department, ICU, Medical-Surgical, and Surgical Services
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO limited to no more than 7 days; all time-off requests must be submitted upfront
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rate, though local candidates are accepted at a lower bill rate
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility as a permanent employee, traveler, or per-diem staff

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts