Travel Nurse Lead RN - Case Management

Company: Hanker Systems Inc
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: March 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Hanker Systems Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Management Lead for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Case Management - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/13/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Case Manager (Discharge Planning) Location: Anchorage, AlaskaContract Duration: 13 WeeksShift: Day Shift (5x8s; 07:00–17:00)Position Overview We are seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager with strong acute care discharge planning experience to support patient care coordination in a fast-paced hospital setting. This role focuses on ensuring safe, timely, and efficient patient transitions across the continuum of care. Important: Candidates must have recent acute care hospital experience. Behavioral health-only experience will not be considered. Key Responsibilities - Lead discharge planning for patients across all age groups - Perform care coordination with interdisciplinary teams - Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans - Arrange durable medical equipment (DME) and post-discharge services - Ensure compliance with CMS and HIPAA regulations - Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and support services - Utilize Epic EMR for documentation (required) - Apply Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG) for care planning (preferred) Work Environment - Acute Care Hospital (Level II Trauma, Magnet Facility) - Daily Census: ~324 patients - Patient Ratio: ~1:50 - Float required within case management services - Strong interdisciplinary support including therapy, pharmacy, social services, and more Required Qualifications - Active Alaska (AK) RN License - Minimum 1 year acute care hospital experience (required) - Epic EMR experience (Hardstop) - BLS certification (required) - Experience in: - Discharge planning - Care coordination - Patient assessment and plan of care Preferred Qualifications - ACM-RN Certification (Accredited Case Manager) - Experience with: - Pediatrics or Women’s Services - ICU or Stepdown units - Familiarity with: - Microsoft Office / Teams - Milliman (MCG) guidelines Schedule & Requirements - Monday–Friday business hours (primary schedule) - Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or as needed - No on-call requirement - Must be flexible with shift times within day schedule Patient Population - Neonates - Infants - Pediatrics - Adolescents - Adults - Geriatrics Orientation - 24 hours Additional Expectations - Must be comfortable in a high-volume environment - Must demonstrate acute care experience clearly in work history - Ability to float within department as needed - Compliance with all facility and regulatory standards Facility Highlights - Magnet-designated hospital - Level II Trauma Center - Recognized among the top hospitals in Alaska - Free parking provided - Behavioral health experience alone is not acceptable - Epic experience is required (Hardstop) - Candidates must live 50 miles from facility (travel requirement) About Hanker Systems Inc Healthcare staffing at Hanker Systems Inc is focused on delivering the right talent to support quality patient care. We partner with healthcare organizations to provide skilled clinical, health IT, and administrative professionals when and where they are needed most. We follow strict compliance and credentialing standards, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and trust in every placement. Our employees play a vital role in strengthening healthcare teams, supporting clinicians, and helping organizations operate smoothly. At Hanker Systems, healthcare staffing is more than filling roles—it’s about making a real difference in patient outcomes. Benefits - License and certification reimbursement - Referral bonus

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