Case Manager
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN Case Manager for a 12-week acute hospital assignment requiring 1-2 years of case management experience and an MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute hospital Case Management department
• Monday-Friday day shift (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) with some Saturdays required
• Patient population includes adults needing home health setup and discharge assistance
• Responsibilities include care coordination, discharge planning, needs assessment, DME ordering, and plan of care management
• Involves utilization review, pre-certification review, prior authorizations, appeals and denials
• Floating required within service line
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (MO or compact) required at time of consideration
• BLS certification required
• 1-2 years of case management experience required
• Community hospital and LTAC experience preferred
• Experience with ICU, Med-Surg, SDU/PCU/IMC/Observation, and Surgical Services patients preferred
• Familiarity with CMS guidelines, DRG, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards preferred
• Medical necessity review experience preferred
• Basic computer skills including typing and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills for a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous travel healthcare experience required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Standard travelers may stay for up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within the health system as a traveler
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
• Contract length is firm with no exceptions