RN Case Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
University of Tennessee Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Case Management
• Start Date: ASAP
• Patient Ratios: 1:25-1:28
• Years of Experience Required: 5 years hospital case management (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-time travelers: Accepted (will review)
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Special Requirements:

  • Experience with Cerner/Power Chart
  • Experience with Wellsky (formerly naviHealth)
  • PASRR entry (ASCEND)
  • PAE knowledge

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Tennessee
• Minimum 5 years hospital case management experience
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system is required
• Certifications: Not specifically required but ACLS, BLS, and other certifications may be relevant depending on unit
• Compliance with facility-specific credentialing and background checks

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID carried during hours of service
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education verification of highest degree earned
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen with alcohol test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria) required; declination form if declined
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months or appropriate PPD testing
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (declinations accepted only under specific circumstances)
  • Varicella immunity (vaccines, titer, or history)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or approved exemption (masking required if exempt)
  • Hepatitis A required for certain departments (not specified for this role)
• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit testing for respiratory protection
• Photo for badge (recent, plain background, shoulders up, no filters)
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years for travel positions
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Floating within scope expected
• Locals may be considered but not guaranteed
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks
• First-time travel nurses will be considered

This position is ideal for experienced hospital case management RNs with strong Cerner experience looking for a travel contract in Tennessee.