RN Case Manager
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Case Manager (Registered Nurse) - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Shift: Day (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week (5x8 hour shifts)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Assess, evaluate, and drive discharge planning.
• Coordinate services to ensure appropriate level of care.
• Initiate, evaluate, and re-evaluate treatment plans daily.
• Monitor patient progress and barriers to discharge.
• Follow Medicare regulatory guidelines regarding patient choice, IMM notices, and MOONS.
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed.
• No weekend or on-call requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of 3 years of case management experience.
• Case management experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance & Onboarding

• Full compliance with all documentation and credentialing required to start on time.
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days.
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).
• Must work major holidays if they fall during assignment (expectation varies by number of holidays).

Background & Screening Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • National and county criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification of related degree
• Clinical screening to determine fit and eligibility before final approval.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; if past positive, additional documentation required.
• TB Questionnaire updated annually, required for all candidates.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 60 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • TDAP highly recommended but not required
• Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required.
• Color blind testing required; alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for telemetry and related units; up to 3 attempts allowed.
• Additional competency exams may be required based on unit assignment.

Documentation & Policies

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start.
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required.
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof of processing.
• Two clinical references required.

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate.
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length.
• Floating assignments may occur within the facility as needed.
• Candidate must be prepared to work major holidays if they fall during the assignment period.