RN Case Manager - Acute Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for a 13-week travel assignment at an acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Tacoma, WA, with a Monday–Friday day schedule and a minimum of 2 years of case management experience required.

Details

• Freestanding, 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital setting
• Utilization Review department focused on IRF (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility) level of care
• Patient population includes adults with acute rehab diagnoses, most commonly stroke, as well as multiple medical debilitation, post-surgical cases, and other conditions meeting IRF criteria
• Patient caseload ratio of approximately 1:15
• Average patient length of stay is approximately 12 days
• EMR systems used: UDS PRO, Meditech, and Pinpoint
• Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with no weekend or on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• AHA certifications required (e.g., BLS)
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 2 years of case management experience required
• Utilization review experience required
• Experience with adult acute hospital or acute rehabilitation settings required
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English required
• Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills required
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for this travel position

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include utilization review, supporting IRF team and family conferences, coordinating with nursing, therapy, physicians, and families, and managing discharge planning for an average LOS of ~12 days
• Training will be provided for IRF team conference requirements
• Case management certification is preferred (e.g., CCM, ACM, ARN, or ANCC RN-BC)
• 2–3+ years of CM experience preferred, though open to discussion based on individual background
• Ability to balance patient advocacy with resource stewardship, including professional communication around challenging insurance and healthcare discussions
• Business casual / hospital professional attire required (no specific scrub color)
• Candidates must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during this assignment