RN Case Manager
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Assess, evaluate, and drive patient discharge plans.
• Coordinate services to ensure appropriate level of care.
• Initiate, evaluate, and re-evaluate treatment plans daily.
• Monitor patient progress and length of stay; identify discharge barriers.
• Follow Medicare regulatory guidelines regarding patient choice and notices.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, Day Shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• No weekends or on-call required
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• Unit does not accept first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 3 years of case management experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all onboarding requirements mandatory to start on time
• Clinical screening required to determine fit and eligibility
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Annual TB Questionnaire required; negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented:

  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended (not required)
• Color Blind Testing required; alternative assessment available if needed

Orientation & Holidays

• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Maximum return-to-office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

Additional Requirements

• Two clinical references required by agency
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Floating assignments may be required within the facility and scope of practice
• Clinical fit and eligibility determined on a case-by-case basis through clinical screening process

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience seeking a day-shift case management role in a hospital setting.