Location: Medford, OR

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift); weekend coverage every other weekend (variable); no on-call. Prefer 8-hour shifts, may consider occasional 10-hour shifts.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Coordinate safe, patient-centered discharge plans by working closely with families and community partners
• Perform case management tasks including admission criteria review, continued stay reviews, and care coordination
• Execute utilization review activities and document medical necessity and DRG-related findings when applicable
• Manage appeals and denials processes and assist in securing authorizations from payers
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, RT, pharmacy, social services, etc.) to remove barriers to discharge
• Facilitate post-acute placement arrangements including SNF authorization, home health, hospice, and DME coordination
• Support weekend discharge workflows and new assessments during weekend coverage

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Oregon or eligible to obtain one (pending licensure considered)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical or case management experience
• BLS certification required (preferred if already on file)
• Proven proficiency with Epic or similar electronic health record systems
• Knowledge of utilization review principles, admission criteria, continued stay review, and appeals/denials
• Familiarity with regulatory standards: CMS, DRG, HIPAA, NCQA, OSHA, and The Joint Commission
• Comfort covering multiple acute departments (ICU, med-surg, telemetry, observation, ED) and floating across units
• Strong communication, organization, and care coordination skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Epic charting expertise
• Case management and care coordination best practices
• Discharge planning and post-acute placement coordination
• Utilization review, medical necessity, and continued stay review processes
• Experience with appeals and denials workflows
• Understanding of CMS, DRG, HIPAA, NCQA, OSHA, and The Joint Commission standards
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and community partners
• Comfort managing high census environments and variable workloads

Benefits

• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current and compliant
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings support to plan for the future
• Supportive team environment with interdisciplinary collaboration
• Travel reimbursement and housing resources for contract clinicians
• Professional development and access to training (Epic charting proficiency supported)
• Referral bonus program to reward helping great teammates join the team

Travel Perks: Explore Medford, OR

Medford sits in the beautiful Rogue Valley — perfect for weekends and adventure. Explore nearby Table Rocks for scenic hikes and sweeping valley views, take a short drive to Ashland to stroll Lithia Park and catch a performance at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, or visit historic Jacksonville for charming shops and local dining. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Rogue River rafting, wine tasting in the Applegate Valley, and day trips to Crater Lake National Park or Mount McLoughlin for hiking. Local farmers markets, coffee shops, and a friendly community make it easy to feel at home between shifts.

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