Local Contract Nurse RN - Case Management - $76 per hour

GQR Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Case Management for a local contract nursing job in Los Angeles, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Case Management Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Local Contract Registered Nurse Case Manager – Days Location: Los Angeles, California Contract: 13 weeks Start Date: ASAP / 8/25 Orientation: 3-day paid orientation Shift: Days | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM Schedule: 5 × 8s | 40 hours/week Position Overview We are seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for a high-volume Case Management and Utilization Review assignment in Los Angeles. IMPORTANT: INPATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Candidates must have previous inpatient hospital Case Management experience AND Utilization Review experience. Outpatient-only Case Management experience will not meet the requirements for this position. The RN will manage approximately 15–20 cases and will be responsible for both Case Management and Utilization Review functions. Key Responsibilities Perform inpatient Case Management and Utilization Review Review admissions and develop plans for safe, timely discharge Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care Assist with transfers to the appropriate level of care Collaborate with hospital Case Management teams, physicians, patients, families, and outside facilities Work with utilization review partners to coordinate care for members receiving treatment outside of the health system Identify barriers to discharge and escalate care needs appropriately Provide education and coordinate follow-up and continuing-care needs Manage a high-volume caseload of approximately 15–20 patients Requirements Active California RN License 2 years of RN experience 1 year of Case Management experience INPATIENT hospital Case Management experience REQUIRED Utilization Review experience REQUIRED Experience with discharge planning and care coordination Strong clinical assessment and communication skills Comfortable managing a high-volume caseload BLS LA County Fire Card Travel experience preferred but not required Local travelers accepted Schedule No on-call requirement No floating Up to 4 days of RTO may be approved Traveler orientation is held every Monday Pay Package Local Estimated Gross Weekly: $3,040/week Taxable: $76/hr Weekly taxable pay: $3,040 Overtime: $114/hr No per diem Facility & Assignment Details 500-bed hospital Adult patient population, ages 18 Approximately 15–20 cases per Case Manager High-volume environment and major hub for transport patients EMR: Epic Scrubs: Royal Blue or Navy Blue Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a strong inpatient RN Case Manager who has hands-on experience with Utilization Review, discharge planning, transitions of care, and managing a high-volume caseload . Excellent, clear communication is essential for this role. About GQR Healthcare GQR’s Healthcare team specializes in connecting experts within the industry to highly skilled healthcare professionals across the US market. In the competitive healthcare market, we recognize that the industry’s common goals of improved quality of care and patient outcomes are wholly reliant upon the professionals directly supporting these initiatives. Leveraging our extensive candidate network, we deliver continuity of care for the communities our partners serve to ensure the patient experience is of the highest quality. Through deep market specialization and a unique approach to talent acquisition, GQR Healthcare provides an unparalleled and personalized experience across all medical specialties in nursing and within diverse healthcare platforms across the industry.