Registered Nurse Case Manager
Listed compensation
$45-$52/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Per Diem Nurse Case Manager – Southern California
- Rate: $45-52/hour + mileage reimbursement (productive/task time)
- Location: Northern California Region (field-based)
- Job Type: Per Diem / As Needed
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Per Diem Nurse Case Manager to join our team in the Southern California region. In this flexible, field-based role, you’ll work directly with injured workers, providers, and employers to coordinate effective care and support return-to-work outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee medical care for workers’ compensation cases
Communicate regularly with patients, providers, and insurance carriers
Develop and manage individualized care plans
Support early return-to-work efforts and assist in claim resolution
Travel to medical appointments and job sites as needed (mileage reimbursed)
Requirements
- Active RN license in California
- Drivers License
- Car Insurance
- Strong clinical background (orthopedic, trauma, or case management preferred)
- Experience in workers’ compensation or case management a plus
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation
This is a great opportunity for nurses seeking schedule flexibility while making a meaningful impact on recovery and care coordination.
Flexible work from home options available.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Case Management — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 36 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 58% have no call, 69% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$91k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Case Manager listings in California | 455 active | 6,062 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 42% remote · 58% no call · 69% no weekends36 benchmarked listings |
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Benefits & Perks
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$35-$40/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,789 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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