RN - Case Management

Travel RN - Case Management (Utilization Management) – Santa Barbara, CA

Travel RN Case Management opportunity in Santa Barbara, CA (93105) — Acute hospital utilization management role, 13-week contract, 5x8 day schedule. Join our care management team as a Registered Nurse (RN) focused on inpatient care coordination, discharge planning, and post-acute authorization in a beautiful coastal community.

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management / Utilization Management
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,138 - $2,376
• Location: On-site, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 — Santa Barbara nursing jobs / California travel nurse
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift: 5x8 hour days (Mon–Fri, 07:30–16:00); weekends off
• Setting: Acute Hospital (Long Term Acute Care / Rehab / Skilled Nursing experience valued)
• Average Daily Census: 30
• Documentation System: EPIC (experience with EPIC preferred)
• Float Requirement: Yes, must be willing to float to different units
• Call Requirement: No

RN Case Manager Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of direct patient care experience in an acute care setting — inpatient RN experience required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current California RN license in good standing
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Case Management certification preferred (CCM or similar)
• Hands-on experience in inpatient care coordination, discharge planning, and post-acute clinical payer authorization
• Proficiency with InterQual Criteria and Milliman Guidelines for utilization review
• Strong organizational, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to float to different units as needed
• Familiarity with regulatory and payer requirements: CMS, CPT coding, DRG, HEDIS, HIPAA, ICD-10, NCQA, OSHA, The Joint Commission, Worker’s Compensation
• Prior travel nurse or case management experience strongly preferred; no first-time travelers

RN Case Manager Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient care and lead discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure safe transitions to home or post-acute care
• Perform utilization management, concurrent review, and quality assurance using InterQual and Milliman Guidelines
• Manage prior authorizations, appeals, denials, and medical necessity reviews with payers and case managers
• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes while managing cost-effective care and appropriate resource utilization
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC and communicate care plans to interdisciplinary teams
• Support regulatory compliance and reporting requirements related to CMS, The Joint Commission, and other accrediting bodies
• Foster positive relationships with physicians, nursing staff, social work, and external stakeholders to improve patient flow and satisfaction

Why Santa Barbara? Enjoy mild year-round weather, coastal recreation, and a vibrant downtown while advancing your career in case management. This role is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking travel RN opportunities in California, acute care utilization management roles, or RN case manager positions.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel RN Case Manager in Santa Barbara, CA. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to learn more and start your application today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.