Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager - $3,079 per week in Oakland, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Case Manager
Location: Oakland, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $3,079 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 7/27/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Case Manager RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Case Management Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 16:30) Experience: 5+ Years of RN Case Management Experience License: State RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: - Inpatient Acute Case Management Experience Description: Case Manager RN needed for 5/8 shifts every other weekend. Responsible for care coordination and care transitions planning throughout the acute care patient experience. Works in collaboration with the physician, utilization manager, medical social worker, and bedside RN. Assures timely progression and transition of patients to the appropriate level of care to prevent unnecessary admissions or readmissions. Facilitates care across the continuum through effective resource coordination. Goals include achieving optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources. Coordinates in a timely and integrated fashion while balancing patients' self-determination. Collaborates with patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, nursing management, quality, ancillary services, and community resources. If assigned to the emergency department, addresses complex clinical and social situations efficiently to avoid unnecessary admissions. Core Responsibilities: Conduct patient initial and continued assessments. Review initial physician admission care plans. Gather additional medical, psychosocial, and financial information from patients and families. Determine moderate or high risk for readmission. Conduct screenings for ancillary supportive services. Lead the healthcare team in developing comprehensive care coordination plans. Identify and refer quality and risk management concerns for patient safety. Oversee case management assistants to determine preferences for post-acute care services. Utilization Management duties include: Reviewing medical records to ensure patients meet level of care requirements. Confirm necessary documentation to support level of care with attending physicians. Expediting transition planning for patients who no longer require acute care. Monitoring length of stay and collaborating with financial counselors regarding denials. Assuring delivery of Medicare Important Messages within required timeframes. Care Coordination includes: Formulating transition plans by reviewing available care options. Communicating assessment findings to the healthcare team. Proactively identifying barriers to care progression and resolution. Ensuring timely transition to lower levels of care. Identifying patients with complex psychosocial issues and making appropriate referrals. Engagement in ongoing department operations is encouraged. Identifying new systems, processes, and methods to improve practices. Contributing to cost-effective practices that ensure the best patient-provider experience. Maintaining positive, productive, and professional relationships within the healthcare team. Using effective communication skills to resolve issues and promote customer service. Actively participating in department meetings and operations is necessary.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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