<p>An acute care facility in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is seeking a travel or contract RN Case Manager for immediate placement. This day-shift role sits within a rehabilitation-focused care environment where the case manager serves as the central coordinator across an interdisciplinary team, guiding patients from admission through discharge with a strong emphasis on individualized treatment planning and family engagement. Fort Walton Beach offers a Gulf Coast lifestyle that is hard to match — making this an attractive assignment for clinicians who want clinical substance alongside an exceptional quality of life.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive pay rate: $34–$47 per hour depending on experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with 8-hour shifts — no nights, no rotating shifts</li> <li>Contract / travel engagement with immediate start availability</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with a rehabilitation program focus</li> <li>8-hour day shifts — consistent, predictable schedule</li> <li>Case management scope spans program orientation, insurance and Medicare benefit counseling, discharge planning, and psychosocial assessment</li> <li>Develops and implements individualized treatment plans aligned with each patient's strengths, needs, and personal recovery goals</li> <li>Conducts psychosocial assessments and discharge planning evaluations with full documentation and cross-team communication</li> <li>Coordinates patient, family, and caregiver education to support active participation in treatment planning, goal-setting, and family conferences</li> <li>Guides patients and families through rehabilitation philosophy, Medicare and insurance benefits, discharge criteria, and patient rights</li> <li>Collaborates directly with the Rehab Program Director, Facility Case Management Director, and the full interdisciplinary care team</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active RN licensure (Registered Nurse); Associate Degree or Certificate in Nursing accepted</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 3 years</li> <li>Preferred background in ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, LTAC, or Case Management within an acute care setting</li> <li>Florida RN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Walton Beach sits along Florida's Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, offering some of the most sought-after Gulf Coast living in the Southeast — white sand beaches, warm water, and a relaxed coastal pace. The area features a low cost of living relative to other Florida beach markets, strong public and private school options, and easy access to Pensacola and Destin. Outdoor recreation is year-round, from fishing and boating to hiking in nearby state parks, making this an ideal base for clinicians who want their assignment location to feel like a destination.</p>