Travel Nurse RN - Case Management
Houston, TX
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,418/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$960/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,458/week
Qualifications
- Resume
- Nurse Case Manager (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
RN Case Manager – IRF Setting
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Hours: 5 × 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
- Location: Must work between Dallas and Houston sites
- Experience Required: 2+ years in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation case management and/or Utilization Review (UR)
- Required Certifications:
- Active Texas RN License
- BLS
- EMR: WellSky
- Interview: Required
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all discharge planning needs for patients in an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF).
- Complete initial discharge planning assessments within 2 days of admission.
- Participate in the initial Interdisciplinary Team Meeting by day 4 and weekly thereafter.
- Coordinate Home Health, outpatient therapy, DME, and dialysis chair setup/confirmation.
- Complete post-discharge follow-ups at 72 hours and 30 days.
- Conduct continued-stay payer reviews and authorization follow-ups.
- Reissue the Important Message from Medicare (IM) as required.
Additional Details
- Average Patient Length of Stay: Approximately 11.2 days.
- Work Environment: Fast-paced setting requiring quick turnaround times.
- PRN Coverage: PRN staff are heavily utilized for weekend and after-hours admissions.
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Houston, TX
As a Travel Nurse Case Manager in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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