Inpatient Case Manager RN
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Case Manager RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Start Date: January 26, 2026
Shift: Days, Monday through Friday, 5x8 hour shifts (8:00/8:30 AM to 4:00/4:30 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week, no weekends

Job Description

• Role: Case Manager RN providing inpatient case management.
• Responsibilities include coordinating medical home care, placement, and social services to ensure safe patient discharges.
• Average daily census: 15 cases.
• Work environment: Inpatient hospital/acute care.
• Attire: Business casual.

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Case Manager)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (inpatient hospital/acute care experience).
• Prior travel experience: Not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• EPIC charting experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Maryland RN state license required.
• BLS preferred.
• ACLS, NIH Stroke Certification, and other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Additional certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM).

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80%+).
• Color Blind Testing.
• Competency Exams relevant to specialty/unit.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for most units except some exclusions).
• Age Specific Competency Exam.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen).
• Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted).
• Fit mask test within 1 year.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for certain units).
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination proof).
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted, series not accepted).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID vaccine no longer required but documentation collected for tracking.

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start; must be updated annually.
• Education verification for highest level of education.
• Employment history verification for previous 5 years.
• Two professional references required (one must be a supervisor/manager or charge RN).
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start.
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality agreements, dress code, appearance standards, OSHA questionnaire).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required documentation and compliance steps prior to start.
• Orientation and unit-specific training will be provided.
• Some certifications and competencies may be completed during orientation.
• Facility-specific policies and standards must be adhered to.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of inpatient hospital experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with a structured day shift schedule and no weekend work. Prior travel experience is not required.