Job Details

Registered Nurse (RN) | Case Manager
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $55 to $64 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 5/11/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Case Manager RN in Santa Rosa, California, 93012!

Acute Care Case Manager

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift) with weekend coverage: at least 2 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule; Day shift

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform acute hospital case management and utilization review to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time
• Conduct admission reviews and apply InterQual criteria to support utilization decisions
• Coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team and partner with social services to streamline discharges
• Manage a caseload (approximate daily census up to 20-22) and prioritize patient needs effectively
• Complete computerized documentation in Epic to maintain accurate, timely patient records
• Facilitate prior authorizations, needs assessments and orders for DME as part of discharge planning
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and payer teams to support benefits eligibility and transitions of care

Qualifications

• Valid California state license required; pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 2 years acute care hospital inpatient case management experience, with current practice within the last 6 months
• Hardstop: demonstrated knowledge of InterQual and Epic is required
• Travel experience required—seasoned traveler preferred and able to work travel assignments
• Weekend availability to meet department needs (at least 2 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
• Experience with care coordination, admission reviews, discharge planning, prior authorizations and DME needs assessments
• Computerized documentation experience is required
• Comfort managing a caseload consistent with a 1:20 ratio and collaborating with social services

Knowledge & Skills

• Acute hospital case management and utilization review expertise
• InterQual criteria application and utilization management
• Proficiency in Epic for charting and documentation
• Care coordination and discharge planning skills
• Experience with admission reviews and benefits eligibility
• Prior authorizations and DME needs assessment
• Familiarity with HMOs, IPAs and payer interactions
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration

Benefits

• Supportive team that values you and your clinical judgment
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement where applicable
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Travel reimbursement and help navigating travel assignments
• Professional development support and access to ongoing training
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options (where eligible)
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people onboard
• A collaborative environment with social services and interdisciplinary support

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Monica, CA

Enjoy life on the California coast while working in Santa Monica: stroll the iconic Santa Monica Pier and beach, shop and dine along Third Street Promenade, bike the beachfront path to Venice, hike scenic trails in the Santa Monica Mountains, catch sunsets at Palisades Park, and take quick trips into Los Angeles for museums, concerts and theater. With LAX nearby, weekend escapes to Malibu or the Ojai valley are easy. Plenty of coffee shops, farmer's markets and ocean breezes await after your shift.

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About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don't just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we've been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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