Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Start Date: 2025-10-31T17:26:02.000Z

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay based on experience, exact rate DOE

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive care and discharge planning for adult and geriatric patients
• Perform utilization review and determine medical necessity using evidence-based guidelines
• Facilitate interdisciplinary family meetings and contribute to individualized treatment plans
• Arrange DME, SNF placement and ambulance transport independently when needed
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic to support quality, compliance and billing
• Collaborate with case managers, social services, PT/OT, IV teams and specialty services to ensure seamless care transitions
• Apply CMS, DRG, ICD-10, CPT and HIPAA knowledge to support regulatory compliance and appropriate reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years acute hospital case management experience performing care coordination and discharge planning in a fast-paced environment
• Travel clinician experience required; locals accepted and first-timers may screen with clinical approval
• Proven experience with Epic electronic health record required
• Current clinical license required; RN preferred or other relevant clinical licensure acceptable
• BLS preferred; other certifications per facility guidelines encouraged
• Comfort managing a patient ratio around 1:20 on day shift and handling a variety of medical and behavioral health diagnoses
• Ability to work 2 weekends every 6 weeks and float between units as needed

Education

• Relevant clinical degree or certification preferred (for example BSN, ADN, or related health degree)
• Equivalent clinical experience will be considered

Knowledge & Skills

• Case management and utilization review principles
• Admission criteria, discharge planning and care coordination
• InterQual criteria and determination of medical necessity
• Familiarity with CPT, DRG, ICD-10 coding and NCQA standards
• HIPAA compliance and The Joint Commission core measures
• Experience with HMOs, IPAs, prior authorizations and benefits eligibility
• Skilled in data abstraction, plan of care development and workers' compensation case management
• Strong communication, family meeting facilitation and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay to keep you motivated
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match where eligible
• Paid time off so you can actually take a breather
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make renewals painless
• Free on-site parking
• Travel reimbursement and housing support resources for travel clinicians
• Supportive team environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education reimbursement
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa sits in the heart of Sonoma County wine country — when your shift ends you can explore scenic vineyards and tasting rooms, stroll Sonoma Plaza, visit the Charles M. Schulz Museum, hike Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, paddle the Russian River or drive out to the rugged Sonoma Coast and Bodega Bay. Local farmers markets, craft breweries, excellent farm-to-table restaurants and easy access to San Francisco make weekends here fun and varied. Perfect for outdoor lovers, foodies and anyone who appreciates great wine and fresh air.

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