Travel Nurse RN - Care Manager - $3,206 per week

Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company) is seeking a travel nurse RN Care Manager for a travel nursing job in Chico, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Care Manager
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

The Care Coordinator has responsibility for coordinating the care and services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payors. The Care Coordinator utilizes advanced clinical skills to facilitate the provision of care which includes the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation principles of the nursing process. The Care Coordinator promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current clinical knowledge, awareness of community services, and assuming a leadership role with the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes. The Care Coordinator evaluates and analyzes quality/utilization cases, admission/discharge criteria, observation/1-day stays, readmits in 30 days, Medicare and diagnosis related criteria. Participates in outlier review on an ongoing basis. In addition, the Care Coordinator may be assigned to the Emergency Department. In collaboration with the patient/family, multidisciplinary team including physicians and payors ensure the patient’s progress along with emergency episode of care in an efficient and cost effective manner for assigned case load. Advocates for the patient and family throughout the entire episode of care. Maintains availability to the patient/family as a resource to facilitate communication among providers and to monitor services rendered. Remains involved until the patient is discharged or appropriately transferred to the acute care setting or an alternate level of care. Initiate appropriate clinical pathways based on admission diagnosis and to serve as a resource person for utilization management purposes. 

Minimum Requirements:
- At least one year of recent Case Management experience in an acute care setting
- Current CA Licensure
- Current CPR recognition

About Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company)

Why Join Sawgrass Healthcare

• Top-Paying, Nationwide Opportunities – Access travel, contract, per diem, and permanent roles across multiple U.S. states.
• Personalized Career Matching – We place you in assignments that fit your skills, preferences, and lifestyle—not just any open shift.
• Fast, Smooth Onboarding – Streamlined credentialing and compliance so you can start working without delays.
• Dedicated Recruiter Support – Real people, real support—before, during, and after your assignment.
• Flexible Assignments – Choose schedules and locations that work for you.

Trusted Healthcare Partner – A growing, reputable staffing agency committed to transparency, compliance, and candidate success.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Guaranteed Hours
• Holiday Pay
• Relocation bonus
• Retention bonus
• Company provided housing options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Medical benefits