Pediatric RN Case Manager
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Case Manager (Registered Nurse) - Seattle, WA (Travel/Contract)

Job Overview

• Specialty: Pediatric Case Manager RN
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
• Contract Length: Up to 24 weeks (approximately 6 months)
• On-site position
• Floating: Yes
• On Call: Potential
• Weekend: No

Unit & Role Description

• RN Case Managers support Acute Care, ICU, Rehab, and ER units focusing on length of stay (LOS) management and complex discharge planning.
• Ideal candidates have pediatric experience with complex care coordination, utilization review exposure, and community outreach collaboration.
• Case load averages 26 patients (range 15-40), with 25-50% highly complex cases involving multi-system issues.
• Patient age groups served include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Core competencies include length of stay management, complex discharge planning, reducing readmissions, and improving safety and quality.
• Travelers receive 4 weeks of onboarding with core staff before full team integration.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resourcefulness are essential.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 1 year of Case Management experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Utilization review exposure/experience

Preferred Experience

• Experience in children's hospital settings
• Exposure to community-clinic settings and community outreach
• Experience serving complex children and families

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year (previous exam acceptable if gap between contracts is less than 6 months)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (accepted if given after age 11)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct-Mar)
• COVID vaccine strongly recommended but not required
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Respirator medical clearance and fit test required (fit test must be valid for entire assignment; on-site fit testing not allowed)
• Annual background checks including criminal, civil, national databases, and sanction screenings
• WA State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search required within 12 months and rerun every 2 years

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam (not required for Case Managers)
• Competency exam with minimum 80% score required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required if working in PICU, CICU, NICU, or ER (not specifically required for this role)
• Skills checklists: Pediatric skills checklist required if floating to pediatric units
• Math test administered onsite (proctored) with remediation if needed; not pass/fail
• Completion of required facility-specific training modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours)

Additional Information

• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of contract signing; must be on a blue background with no hats or headwear
• Facility serves a large regional area including Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana
• Travelers must be willing to admit knowledge gaps and use available resources
• Meal waiver agreement available but not required unless waiving second meal period
• Parking access provided via ID badge; public transportation encouraged

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with complex pediatric populations in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. Flexibility, pediatric case management experience, and strong clinical skills are key to success.