Travel Nurse Level II RN - Case Management - $2,960 per week

KTI Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Management Level II for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Case Manager | Travel Contract
 

Location: Eureka, CA 95501

Hourly Pay Rate: $74/hour

Weekly Gross Pay: $2,960 (40 hours/week)

Contract Duration: 26 Weeks

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Job Type: Travel / Contract

Category: Nursing – RN Case Management

Open Positions: 1

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for a 26-week travel assignment in Eureka, California.

The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of acute care hospital case management experience, including experience within the last 12 months. Strong expertise in discharge planning, care coordination, utilization review, and insurance management is essential.

First-time travelers may be considered with clinical approval. Local candidates are accepted.

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift: Days, 5×8 hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Required based on departmental needs
• Patient Caseload: Approximately 1:20
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• RTO: Up to 2 requests listed; disclose at submission

Compensation

• Hourly Pay: $74
• Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,960
• Estimated 26-Week Gross: $76,960

Gross estimates are based on 40 paid hours weekly, before taxes and deductions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital case management experience
• Recent acute hospital case management experience within the last 12 months – Mandatory
• Active California RN license
• Epic EHR experience – Required
• Experience in care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization review
• Experience working with HMOs, IPAs, and insurance providers
• Knowledge of advance directives, POLST, and protective services processes
• Experience with admissions criteria, benefits eligibility, and appeals/denials
• Familiarity with CMS, HIPAA, and The Joint Commission requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience
• Prior authorizations
• Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG)
• Workers' compensation case management

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning in an acute hospital setting.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and identify discharge barriers.
• Arrange post-acute care services, including SNF placement, home health, and DME.
• Perform utilization reviews and coordinate medical necessity documentation.
• Work with HMOs, IPAs, and insurers regarding coverage and authorizations.
• Handle appeals, denials, and insurance-related discharge issues.
• Assist with advance directives, POLST, and protective services referrals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, and social workers.
• Document case management activities accurately using Epic.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, HIPAA, and patient safety standards.

Clinical Experience & Work Settings

Candidates should have relevant case management experience across acute hospital departments, including:

• Emergency Department (ED)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
• Pediatrics
• Step-Down / Progressive Care (SDU/PCU)
• Intermediate Care / Observation Units

Patient Population: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.

Important Eligibility Requirements

• Acute Care Experience: Mandatory and must be current within the last year.
• Epic: Required.
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers considered with clinical approval.
• Local Candidates: Accepted.
• Weekend Availability: Every other weekend required.
• Floating: Required.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required under facility guidelines.

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