RN Case Manager
Pocatello, ID
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Case Manager (Registered Nurse) - Travel/Contract

Location: Pocatello, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Responsible for medical necessity review, discharge planning, and utilization review.
• Communicates changes in patient care plans to the healthcare team.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and referral processes.
• Anticipates patient needs and manages length of stay (LOS) to ensure timely transitions to alternative levels of care.
• Documents initial screenings and discharge plans consistently and timely.
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).
• Unit accepts first-time travelers.
• 100-mile radius rule applies; no local candidates accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Idaho
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of case management experience, including experience within the last year
• Proficient in utilization review (InterQual)
• Experience in discharge planning
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
• E-Verify compliance or attestation as applicable.
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire.
  • Education verification of highest level completed (transcript/diploma accepted as placeholder if needed).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types required by location).
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year. TB questionnaire if positive results.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted.
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented chickenpox history required; boosters if negative/equivocal.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Photo for badge (clear headshot).
• Skills checklist and work history verification (7 years).
• Employment application/resume required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Must comply with 100-mile radius rule (no local candidates).
• Documentation and credentialing must be completed prior to start.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with case management experience seeking a travel contract opportunity in Idaho with a structured day shift schedule.