<p>An acute care facility in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager for a day-shift position with a pay rate of $34–$47 per hour. This role sits at the intersection of clinical assessment, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary coordination within a rehabilitation-focused acute care environment. The position offers immediate placement and a competitive hourly range for an experienced RN with a background in ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, or LTAC case management.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $34–$47 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with 8-hour shifts</li> <li>Immediate opening — expedited start timeline available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with a rehabilitation program focus</li> <li>8-hour day shifts — no nights, no rotating shift requirement stated</li> <li>Guide patients and families through program orientation, covering rehabilitation philosophy, Medicare and insurance benefits, discharge criteria, and patient rights</li> <li>Develop and implement individualized treatment plans reflecting each patient's strengths, needs, and personal recovery goals</li> <li>Complete psychosocial assessments and discharge planning evaluations with full documentation and cross-team communication</li> <li>Coordinate patient, family, and caregiver education to support active participation in treatment planning, goal discussions, and family conferences</li> <li>Collaborate directly with the Rehab Program Director, Facility Case Management Director, and the broader 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 Registered Nurse (RN) license — Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain required</li> <li>Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent nursing certificate</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 3 years</li> <li>Preferred background in ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, or LTAC case management</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 Gulf Coast's most celebrated white-sand beaches and clear turquoise water. The area combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a relatively affordable cost of living compared to South Florida, and is home to a strong military community anchored by Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field. Outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, paddleboarding, and year-round warm weather — makes this a compelling destination for clinicians seeking both professional opportunity and quality of life.</p>