Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager - $2,410 per week in Apple Valley, CA

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Apple Valley, California
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Days with weekend rotation (every other weekend); Patient ratio 1:25 on weekdays, 1:45 on weekends

Highlights:

• Acute care case management and discharge planning in a fast-paced hospital setting
• Epic charting system in use
• Work with diverse patient populations across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics
• Collaborative environment with interdisciplinary support including physical therapy and social services
• 40-hour orientation to support your success
• Professional dress code: business attire or scrubs

Requirements:

• Active California RN license required by start date (pending license acceptable during application process)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care case management and/or discharge planning experience
• Hospital-based experience required; behavioral health-only experience does not qualify
• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Expertise in care coordination, utilization review, discharge planning, and patient assessment
• Proficiency with HMOs, IPAs, and managed care processes
• Independent competency arranging DME, SNF placements, and ambulance transport
• Knowledge of community resources including foster care, substance abuse treatment, homelessness services, mental health crisis intervention, and advance directives
• Ability to organize and facilitate family meetings and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Up to 7 days PTO available; must work 3 of 5 major holidays

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This role offers experienced case managers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in an acute care setting where your expertise in navigating complex discharge planning and care coordination will be valued daily. You'll work independently while being supported by a collaborative interdisciplinary team, managing a diverse patient population and utilizing your full scope of case management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned traveler ready to bring their expertise to a dynamic healthcare environment in Southern California.