Travel Nurse RN - Case Management - $3,122 per week

Company: Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: March 13, 2026

Job Description:

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Management for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Case Management - Discipline: RN - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Utilization Review Nurse II represents the fully experienced level in utilization review and discharge planning activities Obtains and evaluates medical records for in-patient admissions to determine if required documentation is present. Obtains appropriate records as required by payor agencies and initiates Physician Advisories as necessary for unwarranted admissions. Conducts on-going reviews and discusses care changes with attending physicians and others. Formulates and documents discharge plans. Provides on-going consultation and coordination with multiple services within the hospital to ensure efficient use of hospital resources Identifies pay source problems and provides intervention for appropriate referrals Coordinates with admitting office to avoid inappropriate admissions. Coordinates with clinic areas in scheduling specialized tests with other health care providers, assessing pay source and authorizing payment under Medically Indigent Adult program as necessary. Reviews and approves surgery schedule to ensure elective procedures are authorized. Coordinates with correctional facilities to determine appropriate use of elective procedures, durable medical goods and other services. Answer questions from providers regarding reimbursement, prior authorization and other documentation requirements. Learns the documentation requirements of payor sources to maximize reimbursement to the hospital Keeps informed of patient disease processes and treatment modalities. Level II Teaches providers the documentation requirements of payor sources to maximize reimbursement to the hospital. Level II May assist in training Utilization Review Nurse I's. Experience in California (other than Kaiser), preferably more than 1 assignment. Able to do both Utilization review and Care Coordination/Discharge planning. Experience in acute care/ICU/ED units. Extra: Trauma facilities experience. Experience with teaching facilities. Required ACUTE CARE NURSING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY UTILIZATION REVIEW DISCHARGE PLANNING COORDINATION OF CARE About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM. Benefits - 401k retirement plan - Health savings account - Referral bonus - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits

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