Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager - $2,667 per week in Melville, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Case Manager
Location: Melville, NY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,667 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 6/15/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Transitional Care Management Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Case Manager Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 16:00) Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: Required certifications in nursing Must-Have: - Charge experience - Experience with a charting system - Experience with community hospitals - Experience with long-term acute care Description: The Transitional Care Management Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and managing patient care transitions following discharge from inpatient facilities, emergency departments, skilled nursing facilities, or other care settings. The TCM RN works collaboratively with providers, practice staff, patients, caregivers, and community resources to reduce readmissions and improve patient outcomes. This role supports quality performance measures and ensures timely follow-up care in alignment with value-based care initiatives. The TCM RN utilizes evidence-based practices, population health strategies, and High Reliability Organization principles to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. Key Responsibilities: Conduct outreach to discharged patients within required timeframes, typically within 48 business hours of discharge. Complete comprehensive post-discharge assessments, including medication reconciliation, review of discharge instructions, identification of barriers to care, and evaluation of symptoms and clinical concerns. Coordinate and schedule timely follow-up appointments with primary care providers and specialists. Ensure completion of TCM documentation requirements in the electronic health record system. Monitor high-risk patients for complications, worsening symptoms, or readmission risk. Escalate clinical concerns to providers promptly using appropriate communication tools. Assess social determinants of health as part of the care coordination process. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and care managers to ensure continuity of care. Facilitate referrals for home care, behavioral health, palliative care, pharmacy support, or community resources as needed. Assist patients and caregivers in understanding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and self-management strategies. This position may require occasional weekend work. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam