Travel Nurse RN - Care Manager
Kinston, NC
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Case Manager RN

Start Date: 12/07/2026
Shift: Days, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Schedule: 5×8-hour shifts (40 hours/week)
Call: No call
Facility: UNC Health (confirm exact facility)
 

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Case Manager RN to support case management, utilization review, and discharge planning in an acute hospital setting.

The Case Manager will assess patient needs, coordinate care, support appropriate utilization of resources, and ensure effective discharge planning and continuity of care.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience.
• At least 2 years of healthcare experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent acute hospital experience required.
• Previous travel experience required – no first-time travelers.
• Active North Carolina RN license in hand at submission.
• Epic experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred.

Required Certification

• BLS.

Preferred Certification:

• ACM or CCM.

Required Skills and Experience

• Case management and care coordination.
• Discharge planning.
• Admission criteria and medical necessity reviews.
• Concurrent and continued-stay reviews.
• Appeals and denials.
• Retrospective reviews.
• Utilization review.
• Needs assessment and DME coordination.
• Experience supporting MS, ICU, ED, SDU/PCU/IMC/Observation, and Women's Services.
• PASRR/FL2 experience.

Schedule and Workload

• Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
• No schedule exceptions.
• No call.
• Daily census: approximately 70.
• Patient ratio: approximately 20 during weekdays and 70 on weekends (confirm weekend coverage expectations).
• Orientation: 24 hours.
• Block scheduling listed.

Time-Off Policy

• RTO is allowed but must be disclosed during submission.
• No RTO permitted on:
  • December 24 and 25
  • December 31 and January 1
• RTO submitted after presentation will not be considered.
• Approval is at the manager's discretion.

Travel and Submission Requirements

• No local candidates living within a 50-mile radius.
• Previous travel assignment experience is mandatory.
• Current Nursys report dated within 7 days must accompany submission.
• Active RN license and required certifications must be in hand at submission.
• Include all RTO in the submission.
• Indicate whether the candidate previously worked for UNC Health, if applicable.
• Candidates will be reviewed/interviewed by the manager.

Important Recruiter Notes

• Hard stops: 4 years of experience, recent acute hospital experience, Epic, previous travel experience, active NC RN license, and BLS.
• Confirm the candidate has actual case management experience, including utilization review and discharge planning.
• Confirm the candidate can work the exact Monday–Friday schedule.
• Confirm RTO before submission, especially around the restricted holiday dates.
• COVID-19 and flu vaccine requirements are currently listed as unknown.
• Contract duration and guaranteed hours are not clearly specified; confirm before presenting the assignment.