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Continuum Hospice
Santa Cruz, California

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Registered NurseIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64-$66/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Make a Lasting Difference as a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM)!

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who finds purpose in supporting patients and families through meaningful moments of care? Continuum Hospice is seeking a Full Time Hospice RN Case Manager (RNCM) to join our dedicated nursing team providing exceptional end-of-life care throughout the community.

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
  • Territory: Santa Cruz and San Jose

In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver hands-on hospice nursing care, coordinate services, and guide patients and families through every step of their hospice journey. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary care team, you’ll help ensure every patient receives The Best Care Possible — care grounded in compassion, clinical excellence, and connection.

Who We Are

At Continuum Hospice, we take immense pride in being a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care, we surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion.

At Continuum Hospice, we look for dedicated professionals who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.

  • We offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Career Path Program that supports internal growth, advancement, and increased pay
  • A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays to rest and recharge
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
  • Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
  • Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
  • Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
  • Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team

Responsibilities

Empower Through Engagement: Respond to clinical referral information with care and expertise, addressing inquiries and requests with a compassionate touch that showcases our commitment to exceptional service.

Collaborative Care Champion: Partner closely with our Clinical Director to assess the eligibility and suitability of clients for our specialized hospice services. Your expertise will guide us in providing the right care, at the right time.

Nurturing Direct Care: As an RN Case Manager, you're not just coordinating care – you're a source of comfort and support for patients, ensuring their comfort and quality of life remain paramount.

Nursing with Heart: Apply your nursing skills by delivering top-notch care rooted in proven principles and techniques. Your dedication will help ease pain and bring solace to those under our care.

Educator and Advocate: Empower patients and families through education, encouraging their active participation in creating personalized care plans that align with their goals.

Call of Compassion: Join our team in sharing the responsibility of call duties. These moments are a testament to our commitment to being there when it matters most.

Qualifications

  • Hold current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing; OR
  • One (1) year experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years.
  • Hospice/home health experience preferred but not required.
  • Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
  • Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.

$64.00 - $66.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general posting guideline for the role and is not a fixed offer. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and the specific responsibilities of the position. The exact compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Case ManagementPatient AssessmentCare CoordinationDirect Patient CarePain ManagementPatient and Family EducationCare PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Referral ManagementElectronic Medical RecordsComputer ProficiencyCompassionate CommunicationPatient Advocacy

Case Management — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 53% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Case Management (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,451 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Santa Cruz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.44M
Typical market rent
$3,532/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Continuum Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Petaluma, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with match
15 days PTO
10 Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Certification Assistance