Case Management

Acute Care Case Manager — Travel Contract

Apple Valley, CA | Days | 26-Week Contract

This opportunity is open to seasoned travelers only — first-time travel clinicians will not be considered.

Shift & Schedule

• Day shift, 5x8-hour days (08:00–16:30)
• Every other weekend required (4–5 weekend shifts per 6-week period)
• Holiday commitment required: must work 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Position Overview

You'll manage a caseload of up to 25 patients in an acute care setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes physical therapy and social services. The role spans the full continuum of case management, from admission through discharge.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Patient assessment, care coordination, and utilization review
• Discharge planning including DME arrangement, SNF placement, and ambulance transport — must perform independently
• Facilitation of family meetings and participation in treatment plan development
• Navigation of complex social factors: homelessness, mental health history, substance use, foster/adoption care, advance directives, and protective services
• Working knowledge of HMOs, IPAs, CMS guidelines, DRGs, and Joint Commission standards
• Prior authorization processing and benefits eligibility determination

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care Case Management/Discharge Planning experience (behavioral health experience does not substitute)
• Active California RN license required by start date; pending license accepted at submission
• Travelers may be expected to float to nearby sister facilities — refusal to float may result in assignment termination
• Business attire or scrubs acceptable
• 2 professional references (covering at least 1 year) within the last 3 years required prior to start