Travel RN Acute Care Case Manager - $3,013 per week

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care Case Management for a travel nursing job in Mission Viejo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Acute Care Case Management
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 05 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Unit Overview

Department : Case Management

Unit Type : Acute Care Case Management

Facility Type : Acute Care Hospital

Documentation System : Epic (HARD STOP)

Average Caseload : Up to 25 patients

Patient Population : Adults

Geriatrics

(May include adolescent patients depending on unit needs)

Schedule & Staffing

Shift : Day shift (8-hour shifts typical)

Schedule : Varies based on unit needs

Schedule issued in 4-week blocks

Weekend Coverage : Rotational (required)

Call Required : Yes

Floating Required : Yes

Staffing Ratio : 1 Case Manager : up to 25 patients

Experience Requirements (HARD STOPS)

Minimum 2 years of Acute Care Case Management experience REQUIRED

Must have experience performing Care Coordination and Discharge Planning

Travel experience REQUIRED (first-time travelers NOT accepted)

Epic experience REQUIRED (HARD STOP)

Role Scope (IMPORTANT)

Case Managers DO NOT perform Utilization Review

This role is focused on :

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Patient and family support

Required Certifications

BLS Certification

Required Core Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop individualized discharge plans

Perform care coordination across the continuum

Organize and participate in family meetings

Collaborate in development of treatment plans

Arrange post-acute services independently, including :

DME

SNF placement

Ambulance transportation

Coordinate with : Physicians

Nursing staff

Social services

External providers and payors

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic

Ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards

Required Knowledge & Skills

Acute care hospital case management workflows

Experience with HMOs, IPAs, and managed care plans

Discharge planning for complex social situations, including :

Homelessness

Mental health history or crisis

Substance abuse treatment options

Adoption / foster care processes

Advance directives & POLST

Protective services processes

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently

Preferred Experience

Community hospital experience

Familiarity with regulatory standards (CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA)

Interdisciplinary Support

Nursing

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Radiology

Respiratory Therapy

Social Services

Transportation

Rapid Response Teams

Interpretation Services

Orientation & Onboarding

Orientation : 40 hours

Scrubs

Turquoise

HonorVet Technologies Job ID #31542555. 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 : Registered Nurse / Case Manager

About HonorVet Technologies

HonorVet Technologies : Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes

Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.

As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs / LVNs, CNAs / CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.

At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.

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