KTI Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Management Level II for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Case Management
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Case Manager | Travel Contract
Location: Eureka, CA 95501
Hourly Pay Rate: $74/hour
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,960 (40 hours/week)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Job Type: Travel / Contract
Category: Nursing – RN Case Management
Open Positions: 1
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for a 26-week travel assignment in Eureka, California.
The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of acute care hospital case management experience, including experience within the last 12 months. Strong expertise in discharge planning, care coordination, utilization review, and insurance management is essential.
First-time travelers may be considered with clinical approval. Local candidates are accepted.
Schedule & Shift Details
- Shift: Days, 5×8 hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
- Weekly Hours: 40 hours
- Weekends: Every other weekend required
- On-Call: Not required
- Floating: Required based on departmental needs
- Patient Caseload: Approximately 1:20
- Block Scheduling: Not available
- RTO: Up to 2 requests listed; disclose at submission
Compensation
- Hourly Pay: $74
- Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,960
- Estimated 26-Week Gross: $76,960
Gross estimates are based on 40 paid hours weekly, before taxes and deductions.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital case management experience
- Recent acute hospital case management experience within the last 12 months – Mandatory
- Active California RN license
- Epic EHR experience – Required
- Experience in care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization review
- Experience working with HMOs, IPAs, and insurance providers
- Knowledge of advance directives, POLST, and protective services processes
- Experience with admissions criteria, benefits eligibility, and appeals/denials
- Familiarity with CMS, HIPAA, and The Joint Commission requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous travel nursing experience
- Prior authorizations
- Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG)
- Workers' compensation case management
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care and discharge planning in an acute hospital setting.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and identify discharge barriers.
- Arrange post-acute care services, including SNF placement, home health, and DME.
- Perform utilization reviews and coordinate medical necessity documentation.
- Work with HMOs, IPAs, and insurers regarding coverage and authorizations.
- Handle appeals, denials, and insurance-related discharge issues.
- Assist with advance directives, POLST, and protective services referrals.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, and social workers.
- Document case management activities accurately using Epic.
- Maintain compliance with CMS, HIPAA, and patient safety standards.
Clinical Experience & Work Settings
Candidates should have relevant case management experience across acute hospital departments, including:
- Emergency Department (ED)
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
- Pediatrics
- Step-Down / Progressive Care (SDU/PCU)
- Intermediate Care / Observation Units
Patient Population: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.
Important Eligibility Requirements
- Acute Care Experience: Mandatory and must be current within the last year.
- Epic: Required.
- Travel Experience: First-time travelers considered with clinical approval.
- Local Candidates: Accepted.
- Weekend Availability: Every other weekend required.
- Floating: Required.
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required under facility guidelines.
About KTI Health
We are a Veteran owned staffing agency in USA, providing best pay rates and job availability offering quicker pay cycles.