Travel RN - Case Management/Utilization Review - Case Management

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for an acute care hospital in Rapid City, SD, requiring Epic proficiency and prior acute care case management experience.

Details

• Position is based in the Case Management unit of an acute care hospital in Rapid City, SD
• Case Managers provide care for patients across all acute care departments
• Caseload ratio of 1 CM to 16–20 patients
• Travelers typically remain in the same area throughout their contract and are not required to float
• Schedule is 8-hour day shifts, 0800–1630
• Weekend rotation of 2 weekends per 13-week assignment; weekend team includes 3 RN Case Managers, 1 Social Worker, 1 Lead Case Manager, 1 Case Manager Assistant, and 1 Utilization Review Nurse
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage expected for 2 out of 4 major holidays
• EMR: Epic (experience required)

Requirements

• Active RN license in South Dakota or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required for first-time travelers; otherwise, 1.5 years of general nursing experience required
• Prior acute care case management experience required, including discharge planning, progression of care, and family care plan discussions
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include discharge planning, progression of care coordination, and meeting with patients and families to discuss plans of care
• Supported by a team of Case Management Assistants, Lead Case Managers, Social Workers, Utilization Review RNs, and Hospitalists
• Orientation is approximately 1.5 weeks, including an Epic training class
• RTO of up to 7 days allowed; a full week off requires a contract extension
• Scrub color is Navy Blue or professional attire
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers are considered with 2 or more years of experience
• Former permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler