Travel | RN - Case Management | Case Management | Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management / Care Coordinator (Travel) – Bakersfield, CA

Travel RN Case Manager in Bakersfield, CA — 13-week assignment; Cerner experience preferred. Apply now for this California nursing job. Join our dynamic healthcare team as an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager / Care Coordinator on a travel assignment in Bakersfield, California (93311). This travel nurse opportunity focuses on care coordination and discharge planning within an on-site hospital setting. Bakersfield offers friendly neighborhoods, parks, and easy access to the Kern River Valley — an excellent location for California nursing jobs.

Healthcare Job Details

Location: Bakersfield, CA 93311 (Kern County)

Job Title: RN Case Manager / Care Coordinator (Travel)

Setting: On-Site hospital — Case Management / Care Coordination

Assignment Type: Travel, Direct

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: March 23, 2026

Hours per Week: 40

Shift: 8-hour days, 5 shifts/week with rotating weekends

EMR: Cerner (preferred experience)

Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,480 – $2,950

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current and active RN license in the state of California
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in Case Management, Care Coordination, or related nursing role
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred — strong documentation skills
• Proven communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, social workers, therapists)
• Experience with discharge planning, transitions of care, and patient education

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage individualized patient care plans with a focus on safe, efficient discharge planning (no utilization review required)
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Facilitate clear communication between patients, families, and clinical teams to support care transitions
• Document all case management activities accurately and timely in Cerner EMR
• Participate in daily rounds and interdisciplinary care meetings
• Provide patient and family education on discharge instructions, follow-up care, and community resources

This travel nursing job is ideal for RNs who are experienced in case management and care coordination and who want to join a supportive team in Bakersfield. The role targets candidates seeking short-term travel assignments and California healthcare jobs.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to impact patient transitions and outcomes
• Experience working with Cerner EMR in a busy hospital setting

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our Bakersfield care coordination team or contact us for more information about this travel RN opportunity. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare
• Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.