Travel Nurse RN - Case Management
Summit, NJ
Binding Minds
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title: Travel RN – Inpatient Care Manager
Location: Summit, NJ
Department: Case Management
Contract Dates: April 6, 2026 – May 30, 2026
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 37.5 hours/week
On-Call/Weekends: None

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage individualized case management plans by reviewing clinical findings, diagnostic reports, and patient assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care progression and discharge planning.
• Identify high-risk patients who may require psychosocial support and coordinate referrals to Social Services.
• Implement interventions aimed at preventing hospital readmissions.
• Develop and maintain transition of care and discharge plans with the healthcare team.
• Monitor length of stay (LOS) and participate in care rounds to address discharge barriers.
• Coordinate communication between patients, families, physicians, and care teams to ensure smooth transitions across levels of care.
• Identify and escalate financial or payer-related issues that may affect the patient’s discharge plan.
• Maintain knowledge of CMS, Medicare, and Joint Commission regulations, including Observation status and the 2-Midnight Rule.
• Educate patients and families regarding care progression, discharge planning, and resource utilization.
• Report potential risk management or quality concerns through the appropriate channels.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of case management standards and healthcare regulations
• Prior clinical experience managing hospitalized patients
• Strong computer and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous acute care case management experience
• Case Management certification or formal training through a professional organization

Compensation

• Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2,545
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,533
• Estimated Hourly (W2): $27.00/hr