Explore Unique Cultures while Managing Patient Care in Albuquerque!

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse – Case Management- Case Manager - Travel - (CM RN)
StartDate: 1/18/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2737.00 - $2907.00

Coordinating patient care across the continuum using assessment, care planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation for cost effective and quality outcomes in a primarily inpatient setting. Responsible for facilitating members’ transfer from UNMH to Presbyterian Hospital when services are available. Responsibilities: -Coordinates and facilitates the transfer of patients from UNMH to Presbyterian Hospital using the transfer center process flows (Presbyterian Care Connection). -Once decision for admission is made, collects clinical information to determine patient’s level of care. -Collaborates with Presbyterian Care Connection the transfer of member. -Conducts an in-depth assessment which includes psychosocial, physical, medical, environmental and financial parameters. -Collaborates with Healthcare team to proactively develop, implement and document, treatment and discharge plan, with appropriate resources to address social, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and supportive needs. -Collaboratively formulates, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates strategies with the healthcare team to address care management issues for specific patients and disease processes. -Applies utilization review criteria to assess and document the appropriateness of admission, continued stay, level of care, and readiness for discharge; refers cases that do not meet criteria to designated Physician Advisor. -Promotes the appropriate use of clinical and financial resources in order to improve quality of care and patient/member satisfaction. -Performs cost-benefit analyses and refers to negotiations as needed, with non-contracted providers and vendors. -Generates reports, which demonstrate efficacy through direct cost-savings and outcome measures. -Actively participates in the development of clinical guidelines and pathways and incorporates processes into the role of nurse care coordinators. -Educates providers and other PHS/PHP departments on health management strategies and care coordination services. -Receives, reviews, verifies, and processes requests for approval of pre-service and concurrent services, supplies, and/or procedures, including but not limited to, inpatient hospitalizations, diagnostic testing, outpatient procedures and services, home health care services, durable medical equipment, and rehabilitative therapies. -Performs retrospective review and conducts on-site or desktop audits at provider locations within New Mexico and completes all documentation accurately and appropriately. -Upon completion of medical record validation and other retrospective audits, compiles detailed findings and relevant supporting documentation for review. -Performs other functions as required.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed)
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Minimum of 5 Years of Clinical Nursing Experience
A Minimum of 2 Years of recent experience in Emergency or acute clinical, utilization review, or case management within the last 10 years.
Computer knowledge to include Windows, Word, Excel, and database systems.
Ability to analyze trends based on decision support systems.
Business management skills to include, but not limited to, cost/benefit analysis, negotiation, & cost containment.
Knowledge in referral coordination to community & private/public resources.

FACILITY LOCATION
Once a stopover town on Route 66, Albuquerque offers a unique blend of Mexican, Spanish, Native American and Anglo influences. Filled with ethnic restaurants, offbeat galleries, quirky cafes and unique architecture, it’s also a convenient base for hiking, skiing, horseback riding and camping in the surrounding mountains and deserts.

JOB BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

* Competitive pay rates
* Free, quality, private housing
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* 401(k) and Flex Spending
* Life Insurance
* Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
* Free Continuing Education
* Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed)
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Minimum of 5 Years of Clinical Nursing Experience
A Minimum of 2 Years of recent experience in Emergency or acute clinical, utilization review, or case management within the last 10 years.
Computer knowledge to include Windows, Word, Excel, and database systems.
Ability to analyze trends based on decision support systems.
Business management skills to include, but not limited to, cost/benefit analysis, negotiation, & cost containment.
Knowledge in referral coordination to community & private/public resources.