Location: Hermiston, OR

Start Date: 12-01-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day Shift (specific start/end times not provided by the clinic)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $113 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the Case Management team by directing daily operations and ensuring high-quality patient care coordination
• Oversee discharge planning to promote safe, timely transitions and reduce readmissions
• Provide a second-level review of levels-of-care and escalate unresolved discrepancies to leadership
• Coordinate with insurance providers and third-party payers to support utilization management
• Collaborate with clinical staff and community resources to optimize patient outcomes and control costs
• Ensure thorough, timely documentation and compliance with organizational policies
• Support staff development through input on evaluations, workload assignments, and mentorship

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Experience in case management, discharge planning, or utilization management (leadership experience preferred)
• Strong ability to communicate with insurance/third-party payers and financial services
• Proven team leadership and staff coordination skills
• Excellent documentation habits and attention to regulatory and clinical detail

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of case management processes and discharge planning
• Familiarity with utilization management and payer communication
• Skilled in patient care coordination and resource optimization
• Ability to lead, mentor, and evaluate clinical staff
• Competent in clinical documentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfy and convenient
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• 401K retirement savings plan to keep your future bright
• Life Insurance and additional protections for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement to cover your road trips to and from Hermiston
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, both win
• A supportive team that values YOU and the impact you make every day

Travel Perks: Explore Hermiston, OR

Hermiston sits in the heart of northeastern Oregon with easy access to outdoor adventures and small-town charm. Enjoy boating and fishing on the nearby Columbia River and McNary Reservoir, explore scenic trails and wildlife at Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, or take a short drive to Pendleton for the famous Pendleton Round-Up and local western heritage. Wine lovers can plan a weekend in Walla Walla or take a quick trip across the river to the Tri-Cities for dining and entertainment. Plenty of parks, local farmers markets, and hiking options make for great days off.

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