Case Management

Case Management — Acute Care | Apple Valley, CA

Day Shift | 26-Week Contract

This role supports acute care case management and discharge planning within an inpatient hospital setting. The position is open to seasoned travelers only — candidates with exclusively behavioral health backgrounds will not be considered.

Shift & Schedule

• Days, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00–16:30)
• 4–5 weekend shifts per 6-week period (every other weekend rotation)
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Patient Population & Caseload

• Caseload up to 25 patients on weekdays
• Patient age range: neonates through geriatrics
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with physical therapy and social services

Key Clinical Responsibilities

• Acute care case management, utilization review, and discharge planning
• Care coordination across HMOs, IPAs, and CMS/Medicare/Medicaid guidelines
• Participation in family meetings and treatment plan development
• Independent arrangement of DME, SNF placement, and ambulance transport
• Prior authorizations, benefits eligibility, and needs assessments
• Knowledge of advance directives, POLST, protective services, and community resources (housing, mental health, substance use)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital case management or discharge planning experience
• Active California state RN or CM license required by start date (pending accepted at submission)
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Computerized documentation proficiency required
• 2 professional references covering the past 3 years

Logistics

• No floating within the contracted facility; however, travelers may be asked to float to nearby sister facilities
• RTO limited to 7 days; all requests must be submitted upfront
• 40-hour orientation included
• Dress: business attire or scrubs