Case Manager RN
Mission Viejo, CA
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Case Manager – Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Start Date: September 28, 2026

Location: Mission Viejo, California

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30). Variable 5-day workweek with department operations occurring 7 days per week. Days off will vary and are not guaranteed to be consecutive, although every effort will be made to schedule consecutive days off when possible. Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).

Highlights:

• 182-day travel assignment at an acute care facility
• Patient ratio of 1:25 with focus on care coordination and discharge planning
• 40 hours of orientation provided
• Floating expectation to nearby sister facilities as needed
• Dress code: Turquoise scrubs or business casual
• Epic charting system utilized throughout facility

Requirements:

• Active California RN license (pending license accepted if active by start date)
• Minimum 2 years of acute medical Care Manager experience performing care coordination
• Previous travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers will not be considered)
• Epic charting system experience is mandatory
• Experience with patient assessment, care coordination, discharge planning, and family meetings
• Knowledge of HMOs, IPAs, DME arrangements, SNF placement, and ambulance transport coordination
• Familiarity with adoption/foster care, substance abuse treatment, homelessness resources, mental health crisis management, advance directives, and protective services processes
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required
• Clean background check (no exceptions)

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers competitive compensation with a specialized winter rate increase from October 2026 through February 2027. You'll work independently in a supportive acute care environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes through comprehensive case management. Time off requests are accommodated with advance notice (up to 7 days), and you'll gain valuable experience working with diverse patient populations including adults and geriatrics. Note: This position focuses on case management and does not include utilization review responsibilities.