Pays $1.00 per hour$17k below the Nurse Case Manager market median of ~$131k (53 jobs) · Above average in Case Management (RN) for work-life (6.0/10, vs 1,269 in this specialty)

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Santa Cruz, California

CalAIM Nurse Case Manager

Registered Nurse Above average in Case Management (RN)No nightsFull-Time
Posted 56m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time CalAIM Nurse Case Manager in Santa Cruz, CA. 36-hour work week, day shift. Hourly rate $55/hr. Benefits include health coverage, PTO, and retirement match.

Join Stepping Up Santa Cruz as a CalAIM Nurse Case Manager – 36-Hour Week in Santa Cruz, California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $55/hr.
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Simple IRA with 100% match up to 3%
  • PTO
  • Sick Leave
  • Training
  • Opportunities for Advancement

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Stepping Up Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, California.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Case Manager provides comprehensive care coordination and support to members enrolled in CalAIM programs, including medication reconciliation and advocacy. They manage a small caseload, conduct needs assessments, and collaborate with medical teams to develop personalized care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with at least two years of experience in nursing and case management. A valid California driver's license and the ability to pass a background check are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementNursingCare coordinationMedication reconciliationTrauma-informed careHarm reductionCrisis interventionNeeds assessmentCare planningCommunity outreachDocumentationCommunicationProblem-solvingMicrosoft OfficeElectronic health records

Case Management — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 46 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% are remote, 33% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CalAIM Nurse Case Manager at Stepping up Santa Cruz a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Case Management (RN) — ranked against 1,269 active Case Management (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Case Manager roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 53 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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About Stepping up Santa Cruz

Non-profit Organizations
Santa Cruz, CA

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Simple IRA with 100% match up to 3%
PTO
Sick Leave
Training
Opportunities for Advancement