RN Case Manager (Nex)

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department: Case Management

Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours

12

Summary

The RN Case Manager (Nex) is responsible for coordinating the longitudinal care of patients with complex medical, social, and psychological needs. They serve as the primary liaison between the patient, the medical providers, and the insurance/benefit system. The goal is to promote optimal patient outcomes, prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions, and ensure that resources are utilized effectively while advocating for the patient's specific health goals.

Schedule: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Sunday shifts (PRN staff will fill in throughout the week, including weekends.)

Experience

3 years of experience in one or a combination of the following:

Specialty nursing (which may include NICU, PICU, CICU, Cardiology, Endocrinology et.), case management, care coordination, utilization review, patient intake, discharge planning and troubleshooting fund resources, quality assurance, clinical pathways, continuous quality improvement, or state and federal health plans or commercial insurance plans in a clinical or managed care environment.

Education

Associate's in Nursing

Certification/Licensure

  • Active, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers

Orientation Is 12 Weeks, First 5-6 Weeks Train M-F 08:00 Am-4:30 Pm

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer.

As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws.

These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Key Responsibilities

The RN Case Manager coordinates longitudinal care for patients with complex medical, social, and psychological needs. They act as a primary liaison between patients, medical providers, and insurance systems to ensure optimal outcomes and effective resource utilization.

Requirements

Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Nursing and an active, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse license. A minimum of 3 years of experience in specialty nursing, case management, or related clinical environments is required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AdvocacyInsurance Benefit Coordination

Case Management — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 42 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 48% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Nurse Case Manager Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 20 employers

9
<$90k
4
$90k-105k
6
$105k-120k
1
$130k
1
$136k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Nurse Case Manager listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,789 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Cook Children's Health Care System

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Worth, TX
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

PRN schedule
12-week orientation
Pediatric case management
Weekend shifts available

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,615/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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