Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN Case Manager for an acute care hospital, requiring 2 years of acute medical Care Management experience in care coordination and discharge planning along with an active CA RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within the Case Management/Utilization Review department
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Patient ratio of 1:25 during day shifts
• Typically one full weekend required every 4 weeks, subject to departmental need
• No floating expected within the primary facility, though floating between sister facilities nearby may be required
• Business attire or scrubs accepted as dress code

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; pending licenses 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 required; first-time travelers may be considered after screening
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with admission criteria, medical necessity determination, disease management, and DME ordering
• Familiarity with CMS, CPT coding, DRG, and HIPAA regulatory guidelines
• Acute hospital experience in ICU, Medical-Surgical, or SDU/PCU/IMC/Observation units

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include care coordination, discharge planning, needs assessment, and developing plans of care
• 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
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius, though local candidates may be accepted at a lower rate
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period
• Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years are required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply but will undergo additional screening