RN Case Manager
Tuba City, AZ
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN Case Manager for a hospital serving a culturally diverse patient population, requiring 3 years of clinical nursing experience and an active RN license.

Details

• Work as an Outpatient/Inpatient Nurse Case Manager within a hospital setting serving a large referral area
• Focus on specialty clinics requiring dedicated Case Management attention for high-risk patient populations
• Interact with patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric
• Coordinate care for patients dealing with abuse, chronic pain, and frequent utilization issues
• Evaluate ED patients for medical necessity and care coordination needs
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including advanced practice clinicians and physicians
• Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm with callback required on weekends and holidays
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (AZ or Compact accepted)
• Current BLS certification required
• Additional certifications may include ACLS, PALS, NRP, or ATT
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of Outpatient/Inpatient setting experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of case management, contract health, and utilization review processes required
• Fingerprinting must be completed and cleared prior to start

Additional Information

• Facilitate care transitions from admission through discharge, ensuring continuity of care and coordination of post-hospital referrals
• Serve as a resource for nursing, physicians, and ancillary departments on transitional and regulatory issues
• Work with culturally diverse patient populations facing barriers such as illiteracy, substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health challenges
• Assist patients with mental health issues in accessing and navigating available resources
• Assess potential ED admissions and propose safe discharge plans in collaboration with physicians
• Facility offers shared contractor housing only, which is very limited; no pets or family members allowed per hospital policy
• Housing application must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to start
• Orientation occurs every 2 weeks
• COVID and flu vaccine exemptions may be accepted with a completed declination form
• Located in a rural area on the Navajo and Hopi Reservations, offering a unique and culturally rich community experience