Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager - $2,400 to $2,600 per week in Santa Monica, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Case Manager
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,400 to $2,600 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Case Manager RN in Santa Monica, California, 90401!

Registered Nurse – Case Manager - AUTO OFFER

Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Travel Contract
Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: Case Management

Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift – 5x8 Hours

• Time: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM

• Weekend Requirement: At least 2 weekends in a 4-week schedule (based on department needs)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Case Manager to join an acute care hospital’s Case Management team. The RN Case Manager will be responsible for coordinating patient care, performing admission reviews, and managing discharge planning while ensuring efficient utilization of healthcare resources.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in care coordination, utilization review, and discharge planning within an acute care hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and care coordination throughout hospitalization

• Conduct admission reviews using InterQual criteria

• Develop and manage individualized plans of care

• Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care services

• Arrange durable medical equipment (DME) and required patient services

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social services to optimize patient outcomes

• Review benefits eligibility, prior authorizations, and admission criteria

• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR

Required Skills

• Case Management / Utilization Review

• Admission Criteria Review (InterQual)

• Care Coordination

• Discharge Planning

• Needs Assessment and DME Ordering

• Prior Authorizations

• Plan of Care Management

• Experience working with HMOs, IPAs, and insurance authorizations

Patient & Unit Details

• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics

• Caseload: Up to 20–22 patients per day

• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:20

• Interdisciplinary Support: Social Services

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted

• Candidates must have recent acute care hospital case management experience

• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed

• One pre-approved time-off request allowed at submission

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License (California)

• Minimum 2 years of Acute Care Hospital Inpatient Case Management experience

• Current experience within the last 6 months

• Strong knowledge of InterQual criteria

• Epic EMR experience

• Experience with Care Coordination and Admission Reviews

• Travel experience required (seasoned traveler preferred)

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