Location: Salem, VA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Day Shift (day shift typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or until work completed; weekend coverage optional)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely discharge planning and manage post-acute referrals to ensure smooth patient transitions
• Perform InterQual reviews to support appropriate level-of-care decisions
• Use Midas, NaviHealth and Meditech to document case activity, track authorizations and communicate care plans
• Assess patients for observation versus inpatient status and manage related documentation
• Conduct LTSS screening via VA DMAS as needed to connect patients with long-term support services
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families about discharge plans, follow-up care and community resources

Qualifications

• Active RN experience with minimum 2 years of relevant clinical/case management experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Midas, NaviHealth and Meditech (must-haves for this role)
• Experience with discharge planning and performing InterQual reviews
• Comfort working in inpatient hospital case management covering ICU, PCU and Med Surg floating areas
• Self-motivated, organized, and a team player who completes work in a timely manner

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of case management and discharge planning processes
• Experience performing InterQual reviews and documentation best practices
• Familiarity with observation management and status determination
• Ability to perform LTSS screening using VA DMAS resources
• Excellent communication, prioritization and care coordination skills
• Proficiency with Meditech EMR and related care management tools

Benefits

• Enjoy supportive travel assignment perks like housing assistance guidance and help getting settled
• Medical, dental & vision benefits to keep you healthy and focused on care
• Paid time off so you can recharge after meaningful work
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and logistical support to make the move simple
• Professional development opportunities and access to continuing education
• A collaborative team that values your clinical expertise and input
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board

Travel Perks: Explore Salem, VA

This is a travel assignment in Salem, VA — a charming gateway to the Blue Ridge. When you’re off shift, explore nearby Carvins Cove for kayaking and hiking, drive a short distance to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway for stunning overlooks, or visit Mill Mountain and the Roanoke Star for great city views. History buffs can check out Dixie Caverns and local museums, and foodies will enjoy Roanoke’s lively craft breweries and restaurants just minutes away. Weekend road trips to Smith Mountain Lake or the Appalachian Trail are easy for outdoor adventures.

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