Binding Minds is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Management for a travel nursing job in Summit, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Case Management
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/04/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 37.5 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: RN Care Manager – Inpatient
Location: Summit, NJ
Department: Overlook Case Management
Contract length: 8 weeks
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours/day)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive case management plans by reviewing clinical findings, diagnostic reports, and patient assessments.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to align care with the patient’s treatment plan.
- Identify high-risk patients requiring psychosocial intervention and refer to Social Services when appropriate.
- Conduct assessments and implement strategies to reduce hospital readmissions.
- Develop and document transition of care and discharge plans in collaboration with the care team.
- Monitor patient length of stay (LOS) and participate in Care Rounds to ensure efficient care progression.
- Communicate financial or payer-related concerns impacting discharge planning.
- Coordinate care transitions between patients, families, physicians, and care teams.
- Maintain knowledge of CMS, Medicare regulations, Observation Status rules, and the 2-Midnight Rule.
- Provide education and resources to patients, families, and care teams to support safe transitions of care.
- Identify potential quality or risk management issues and escalate appropriately.
Required Skills & Experience
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong data analysis and computer proficiency.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulatory standards related to case management.
- Experience in clinical performance improvement or rapid cycle change initiatives.
- Prior clinical experience managing hospitalized patients.
Compensation
- Gross Weekly Pay: $2,545
- Weekly Stipend (Meals & Lodging): $1,533
- Estimated W2 Hourly Rate: $27/hr
Benefits provided: Medical + Vision + Dental insurance
Referral Bonus
About Binding Minds
Binding Minds: Healthcare Staffing firm where your talent is valued, and your career has a true partner. Binding Minds Healthcare is a certified disability-owned healthcare staffing firm built on trust, transparency, and respect. We deeply value the dedication it takes to serve as a healthcare professional, and we believe you deserve a staffing partner who supports you with the same level of commitment. Our recruitment team connects healthcare specialists to Travel, Local, Temp, and PRN opportunities nationwide through a candidate-first approach. We focus on accurate submissions, open communication, and a seamless onboarding process, ensuring our candidates receive a transparent, efficient, and rewarding experience from start to finish.
