Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager - $2,739 per week in Mission Viejo, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Case Manager
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,739 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 9/28/2026

About the Position

Registered Nurse – Care Manager / Case Manager

Location: Mission Viejo California
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Type: Travel
Facility Type: Acute Care Facility
Schedule: Variable 5-day workweek; department operates 7 days/week
Weekend Requirement: Variable; days off are not guaranteed to be consecutive, though every effort will be made to schedule consecutive days off when possible
Floating: May float to the Laguna facility
Patient Ratio: 1:25
Scrub/Attire: Turquoise or Business Casual

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Care Manager / Case Manager with strong acute-care experience in care coordination and case management . The ideal candidate will have recent acute medical Care Manager experience, Epic EMR proficiency, and prior travel nursing experience.

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN License required
  • Pending CA license may be accepted, but candidate must be licensed by start date
• Minimum 2 years of acute-care Care Manager experience performing Care Coordination
• Recent experience required — must be within the last 3 months
• Travel nursing experience required – HARDSTOP
• First-time travelers NOT accepted
• Epic EMR experience required
• Strong acute hospital Case Management / Utilization Review experience

Preferred Experience

• Trauma Level I experience
• Trauma Level II experience
• Emergency Department experience
• ICU experience
• Medical-Surgical experience
• Surgical Services experience

Core Responsibilities / Skills

Experience with:

• Care Coordination
• Case Management
• Utilization Review
• Discharge Planning
• Appeals & Denials
• Disability Case Management
• Disease Management
• Needs Assessment
• DME Ordering
• Plan of Care
• Workers' Compensation Case Management
• Acute-care patient coordination
• Regulatory and compliance requirements

Regulatory Knowledge

• CMS – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Department of Health regulations
• DRG – Diagnosis Related Groups
• HIPAA
• OSHA
• The Joint Commission
• Core Measures
• National Patient Safety Goals
• Workers' Compensation regulations

Additional Requirements

• Extra Checklist Required
• Epic experience required
• No specific certifications listed

RTO / Time-Off Policy

• RTO restrictions: No more than 7 days

Candidate Screening

Must Have:

• 2+ years acute medical Care Manager experience performing Care Coordination
• Recent experience within the last 3 months
• Active CA RN license by start date
• Prior travel experience
• Epic experience
• Acute-care hospital experience

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.