Case Manager RN

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$51.58-$77.36/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Evaluates the clinical status of patients using evidence based criteria to determine medical necessity for hospitalization, clinical progression and continued acute care needs. Utilizes information about clinical condition, prior level of functioning and anticipated treatment plan to support a safe, smooth transition to other levels of care.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a nursing program, leading to RN licensure.

Experience

Three years’ acute hospital experience preferred. Experience in utilization review, discharge planning and/or case management is preferred. For Per Diem positions 1-2 years previous acute inpatient adult case management experience is required.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of common disease processes, knowledge of health care delivery systems, demonstrates understanding of common reimbursement methodologies. Able to manage competing priorities and effectively prioritizes work.

License and Certifications: Current RN licensure in the State of California and a current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS card are required.

Equipment: Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Word. Willingness to learn all aspects of the Business Services, Case Management, Emergency Department and hospital wide electronic medical record systems.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physcial requirements of the job as noted in the job description.

Pay Range

$51.58 - $77.36

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates the clinical status of patients to determine medical necessity for hospitalization and continued acute care. Facilitates safe transitions to other levels of care by coordinating with clinical teams and treatment plans.

Requirements

Requires a nursing degree and current RN licensure in the State of California. Three years of acute hospital experience is preferred, along with proficiency in case management or utilization review.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical status evaluationMedical necessity determinationPatient transitionHealthcare delivery systemsPrioritizationElectronic medical recordsBLS certification

Case Management — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 53% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Nurse Case Manager market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$107k–$161kNurse Case Manager median $137k (middle half $119k–$178k)44 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Case Manager listings in California407 active5,780 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 53% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Registered Nurse listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 4% offer loan repayment407 active listings, Nov 2026
New Case Management listings751 in the last 30 days342 the 30 days before (+120%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Case Manager Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 21 employers
7
<$115k
9
$115k-150k
4
$150k-185k
7
$185k-220k
1
$228k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
26%
CME allowance
11%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

RN Case Manager, Home Health

Sutter Health · San Mateo, California

$78.3-$109.62/hr
#2

RN Case Manager, Home Health

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$77.5-$103.74/hr
#3

Population Health RN Inpatient Case Manager - NBAX (Full Time, Day)

$82.3-$100.03/hr
#4

Population Health RN Inpatient Case Manager - NBMC (Full Time, Day)

$82.3-$100.03/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Nurse Case Manager listings

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

Living in Upland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$748k
Typical market rent
$2,392/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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