Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager – Travel Contract | Apple Valley, California

Join a California travel nursing opportunity as an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager specializing in acute care, care coordination, and discharge planning. Make a meaningful impact across the continuum of care in an on-site acute care hospital in Apple Valley, California. This travel contract is ideal for an acute care RN with a strong background in hospital case management who enjoys coordinating services, advocating for patients, and supporting safe, timely transitions of care. Apple Valley offers a welcoming high-desert setting with abundant sunshine, expansive natural scenery, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to the greater Southern California region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,023–$2,248
• Location: Apple Valley, California
• Healthcare Setting: On-site acute care hospital
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts; 40 hours per week
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend, based on department needs
• Floating: No floating expected
• Typical Caseload: Approximately 1:25 on days and 1:45 on weekends
• Attire: Business attire or scrubs

Registered Nurse Case Manager Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required; pending licensure may be considered, provided the license is active by the start date
• At least 2 years of recent acute care case management and hospital discharge planning experience
• Recent acute care hospital experience required; behavioral health experience alone does not meet the experience requirement
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Strong knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, utilization of healthcare resources, and transitions of care
• Excellent communication, organization, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work on-site and support weekend coverage as scheduled

RN Case Management Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ clinical, psychosocial, and post-acute care needs throughout the hospital stay
• Develop and coordinate individualized discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Facilitate transitions to appropriate post-acute services, community resources, and follow-up care
• Monitor progress toward discharge goals and identify barriers to timely, safe transitions of care
• Advocate for patients while promoting quality outcomes, continuity of care, and appropriate resource utilization
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding care plans, healthcare services, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and communicate effectively with all members of the care team

Apply now to join this California travel nursing team as a Registered Nurse Case Manager in Apple Valley.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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