Travel Registered Nurse Case Manager

Travel Registered Nurse Case Manager - $2,840 per week at Honor Vet Technologies summary:
This role is for a travel Registered Nurse Case Manager responsible for coordinating patient care, discharge planning, and utilization review in inpatient and outpatient settings. The position involves interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home or post-acute care while managing patient outcomes, satisfaction, and cost-effective care. The job requires at least 2 years of acute care case management experience and proficiency with healthcare regulations, documentation systems, and certifications such as BLS.
Honor Vet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Management for a travel nursing job in Downey, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Case Management

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 40 hours per week

• Shift: 8 hours, days

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Employment Type:

Travel
Unit Description – Case Management Department
Type of Unit:

• Dedicated Case Management and Social Services department overseeing patient care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization review across all inpatient and outpatient areas.
Primary Focus:

• Ensures continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration and effective transition planning from hospital to home or post-acute settings.

• Manages patient throughput while balancing quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost-effective care.
Shift Details:

• 8-hour day shifts: 08:30 AM – 05:00 PM

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Schedule:

Monday–Friday, with weekend or on-call rotation based on department needs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients’ discharge needs and coordinate individualized plans of care.

• Conduct concurrent and retrospective reviews to ensure medical necessity and appropriate utilization of services.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and insurance providers to expedite care transitions.

• Facilitate DME, SNF, rehabilitation, home health, and transportation arrangements.

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to evaluate progress and barriers to discharge.

• Manage appeals, authorizations, and denials in compliance with payer requirements.

• Document all case management activities accurately in Allscripts/Care Port.
Required Experience &

Competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care case management or discharge planning experience.

• Strong knowledge of Inter Qual and Milliman criteria for level-of-care determination.

• Proficiency in CMS regulations, HIPAA compliance, and Joint Commission standards.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex discharges and collaborate effectively across departments.
Systems & Tools:

• Documentation:
Allscripts/Care Port

• Communication: SBAR

• Medication System:
Pyxis (for coordination with clinical teams)
Patient Population:

• Adults and geriatrics across all inpatient service lines, including medical, surgical, and critical care units.

Certifications:

• BLS – Required
Additional Notes:

• Floating:
May be required across multiple service areas within scope.

• Scrubs:
Business casual attire.

• Orientation:
Comprehensive onboarding provided prior to independent caseload management.

• Schedule Type:
Combination of self and block scheduling based on department needs.
About Honor Vet Technologies
Honor Vet Technologies:
Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, Honor Vet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At Honor Vet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
Benefits

• Vision benefits

• License and certification reimbursement

• Continuing Education

• Medical benefits

• Wellness and fitness programs

• Dental benefits

• Guaranteed Hours

• Mileage reimbursement

• Referral bonus

• Bereavement

• Holiday Pay

• Sick pay

• Retention bonus
Keywords:
travel nurse, registered nurse, case management, discharge planning, patient care coordination, utilization review, healthcare compliance, BLS certification, Allscripts, interdisciplinary collaboration