Transfer Nurse

Sutter Health

. Provide clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment for timely patient transfers, transports, and direct admissions .

Posted 10/14/2026part-timeSacramento • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87 - $121 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates clinical expertise in patient transfers and admissions, utilizing knowledge of InterQual criteria and compliance with HIPAA and EMTALA guidelines. Exhibits strong communication and organizational skills while managing sensitive information in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RN-Registered NurseInterQual Criteria KnowledgeCritical Care ExperienceEmergency Department ExperiencePatient Care Principles

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Hard Skills

Patient Transfer CoordinationMedical CommunicationQuality AssessmentEmergency RecognitionData Collection and Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizationRelationship ManagementCultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

Essential ApplicationsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

California RN License

Industry Keywords

HIPAAThe Joint CommissionEMTALAManaged Care Terminology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment for timely patient transfers, transports, and direct admissions
Act as the single point of contact for patient transfer, transport, admission, and placement arrangements
Serve as liaison to physicians, hospitals, and other care providers referring patients
Assess medical necessity using InterQual or related admissions criteria
Recognize emergencies or high-priority situations and take appropriate immediate action
Facilitate information sharing and cooperation among stakeholders
Manage and reprioritize activities and projects while maintaining responsiveness
Work with confidential and sensitive information in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California upon hire
5 years of recent relevant experience in critical care/Emergency Department, Transfer Center, or Nurse Supervisor
Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care and medical diagnoses and treatment information
Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria
Knowledge of HIPAA, The Joint Commission, and EMTALA guidelines
Familiarity with managed care terminology
Ability to recognize emergencies and high-priority situations and take immediate action
Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Collaboration, communication, organization, and relationship-management skills
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
Ability to use essential applications and databases associated with the role
Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package (specific benefits not listed)