Travel RN Care Manager - $2,094 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Management for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN Care Manager for an acute care case management role requiring 2+ years of RN experience and NC or compact licensure.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within a 20-25 bed unit covering Cardiology, Nephrology, Trauma surgery, Ortho surgery, Vascular surgery, Neurosurgery, GI surgery, Urology, and Transplant, including ICU/Stepdown for those services
• Manages acutely ill patients with complex and varying medical needs
• 13-week assignment with a schedule of 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
• Day shift with non-standard hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR for documentation and care planning

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina (Standard or Compact)
• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience as a Registered Nurse
• Prior experience as a case manager, care manager, or discharge planner in an acute care hospital setting required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing school required; BSN or MSN preferred
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Experience in educational or teaching hospital settings is helpful

Additional Information

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and document plans of care in Epic per departmental guidelines
• Prioritize daily patient caseload and identify new admissions through work list review
• Participate in Daily Care Management Touchpoints and consult with Social Work per established criteria
• Attend and actively participate in CAPP meetings to discuss patient progression and discharge readiness
• Attend weekly Complex Care Meetings to collaborate on complex patient cases and identify trends
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to address barriers to discharge and psychosocial concerns
• Facilitate family meetings and provide education on community resources and post-acute care options
• Monitor observation patients and assess ongoing discharge readiness in collaboration with patient, family, and care team
• Identify required authorizations for post-discharge services and coordinate referrals to post-acute providers
• Refer administrative tasks to Care Management Assistant as appropriate
• Works within a collaborative care team structure including Social Workers, Utilization Managers, and Care Management Assistants

American Traveler Job ID #P-734362. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Case Management/Utilization Review - Case Management

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.