Case Managemen RN

Care Coordinator – Case Management (Day Shift | Travel Contract)
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Days (8-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 40 Guaranteed
Contract Type: Travel
Positions Available: 2

Job Description

Step into a high-impact Care Coordinator (Case Management) role in beautiful Bakersfield, CA, supporting a busy inpatient acute care setting. This assignment calls for a confident, compassionate nurse who excels in discharge planning, communication, and coordinating care across diverse patient needs—including uninsured and homeless populations.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy problem-solving, and have experience with CommonSpirit/Dignity/CHI workflows, this is a rewarding opportunity to truly make a difference.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments, discharge planning, and coordination of care
• Manage a caseload of 15–28 patients per day across inpatient units
• Arrange post-acute services (nursing homes, home health, DME, prior authorizations, transportation, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with physicians, bedside RNs, therapists, social workers, and community partners
• Work with all payer sources including commercial, Medicare, Medi-Cal, uninsured, and high-risk populations
• Document efficiently in Cerner EMR and maintain accurate case records
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to continuously changing needs
• No call required

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of acute care RN experience
• Prior care coordination experience required (MUST be from a CommonSpirit/Dignity/CHI facility)
• Strong discharge planning background
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Exceptional customer service and patient-centered mindset

Education

• ASN or BSN from an accredited nursing school

Required Certifications

• BLS

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong interpersonal and written communication
• Skilled in discharge planning workflows
• Working knowledge of payers, authorization processes, and community resources
• Ability to multitask and work independently
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle large caseloads

Explore Bakersfield During Your Assignment

During your stay, enjoy:

• Scenic walking and biking at Kern River Parkway
• Local markets, arts, and dining in Downtown Bakersfield
• Day trips to Sequoia National Forest or breathtaking mountain trails
• Weekend getaways to LA, central coast beaches, or wine country

Apply Today

Send your resume to
Call or text recruiter Sumit at

Pay: $ $82.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person