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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring at least 2 years of Acute Care Case Management/Discharge Planning experience and a seasoned traveler background.
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Acute care hospital setting within the Case Management department
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Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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Patient ratio of 1:25 on weekdays and 1:45 on weekends
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Every other weekend work required to meet department needs
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No floating expected within the primary facility, though floating between sister facilities may be required
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13-week assignment length
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Active CA RN license required, pending license accepted if licensed by start date
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Minimum 2 years of Acute Care Case Management/Discharge Planning experience required
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Hospital experience required; behavioral health experience does not qualify
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Prior travel nursing experience required, first-time travelers will not be considered
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Epic EMR experience required
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2 professional references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years, may include Charge RNs/Leads
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Responsibilities include care coordination, discharge planning, needs assessment, DME ordering, plan of care development, and prior authorizations
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Familiarity with regulatory standards such as CMS, Department of Health, DRG, and The Joint Commission/Core Measures/National Safety Goals is relevant to the role
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Experience across specialties such as Emergency Department, ICU, Med-Surg, and Surgical Services is applicable to this role
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Business attire or scrubs accepted for dress code
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Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
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RTO requests limited to no more than 7 days and must be submitted upfront
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate, though local candidates are accepted at a lower rate
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Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside more than 50 miles from the facility
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Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the health system
