Travel RN - Case Management/Utilization Review - Case Management

American Traveler; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposits

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for an acute care hospital position in California. The role requires 2 years of acute medical care coordination and discharge planning experience, and prior travel nursing is preferred. Epic EMR experience is required, and candidates must be familiar with CMS, CPT coding, DRG, and HIPAA guidelines.

The job emphasizes a day shift, 1:25 patient ratio, and occasional weekend work. Local candidates may be considered with adjusted rates.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required with start date by approval.
• Minimum 2 years in acute care care coordination and discharge planning.
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, screened for first-time travelers.
• Epic EMR experience required; knowledge of CMS/CPT and HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and discharge planning in an acute hospital setting.
• Work 5x8 day shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with a 1:25 patient load.
• Occasional weekend work as needed; limited holidays.
• May float to sister facilities within the health system if required.

Skills

CA RN license

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Travel nursing experience

Epic EMR

CMS/CPT knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Acute hospital experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN Case Manager for an acute care hospital position requiring 2 years of acute medical Care Coordination/Discharge Planning experience and prior travel experience.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (pending license accepted if licensed by start date)
• Minimum 2 years of acute medical Care Manager experience performing Care Coordination and Discharge Planning
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, though first-time travelers may be considered with proper screening
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with admission criteria, care coordination, discharge planning, disease management, and medical necessity determination per evidence-based guidelines
• Knowledge of CMS, CPT coding, DRG, and HIPAA regulatory guidelines
• Acute hospital experience in ICU, Med-Surg, or SDU/PCU/IMC/Obs settings

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting within the Case Management/Utilization Review department
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00 AM-4:30 PM)
• Patient ratio of 1:25 on day shift
• No floating expected
• Requires working approximately one full weekend every 4 weeks based on department need
• Responsibilities include care coordination, discharge planning, needs assessment, DME ordering, and plan of care development
• Business attire or scrubs acceptable dress code
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests limited to no more than 7 days and must be submitted upfront prior to offer
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates residing within 50 miles are considered local for pay purposes
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the same health system
• First-time travelers will be considered with appropriate screening

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

Job ID: P-759763

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