Travel Case Management

[Brewer,RN]

Just out of curiosity does anyone ever do traveling assignments as a case manager? I'm interested in getting into public health CM and also interested in traveling, and was wondering if it's possible to do both at the same time.

[lacountyrn]

I was looking into Per Diem Case Management jobs and found that HRNservices.com is an agency that has travel and per diem jobs available. Check it out.

[SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN]

There are agencies (staffing agencies) that will place Nurse CMs just like they place Staff Nurses on a temporary basis. Check with the Nursing agencies near and around you for possible travel opportunities. Also, there is a major website that allows people to network. Many have recruiters of agencies that are looking for experienced CMs. If you are an experienced CM and you post your resume, you will have recruiters knocking down your door!

BTW, as is the case with Staff RNs for the most part, one must already have work experience in the specialty he/she wishes to work Per Diem. Agencies do not, in general, place nurses in positions that are outside of his/her past work experience. Thus, if you do not have CM expeirence, then you will need to look for an entry-level CM job first.

In addition, the best way I have found to get a Per Diem job is the same as that of being a bedside nurse. Resign a full-time position and go Per Diem (of course with permission) with your current employer with which you happen to have a good relationship. Most employers prefer current or former employees to be their Per Diem CM Nurses. There is less of a need to train or pay out-of-pocket for us to get up-to-speed because we know the systems, the doctors, the resources, the other employees and managers, have access to accounts, and have completed all the necessary paper work or HR-like tasks unlike an outsider.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

In addition, the best way I have found to get a Per Diem job is the same as that of being a bedside nurse. Resign a full-time position and go Per Diem (of course with permission) with your current employer with which you happen to have a good relationship. Most employers prefer current or former employees to be their Per Diem CM Nurses. There is less of a need to train or pay out-of-pocket for us to get up-to-speed because we know the systems, the doctors, the resources, the other employees and managers, have access to accounts, and have completed all the necessary paper work or HR-like tasks unlike an outsider.

Also, you are cheaper, because most PD slots do not carry benefits. Just sayin.'

[SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN]

Also, you are cheaper, because most PD slots do not carry benefits. Just sayin.'

True! However, I actually got a major pay raise per hour that would make up for no benefits if I needed to purchase them on my own. I don't need to purchase my own benefits because I work FT somewhere else, so my major jump in pay works for me.

[navymom0725]

I am a Case Manager currently on a travel assignment in Las Vegas. Can't say that I've seen any assignments looking for Public Health CM.