Transfer Nurse, Transfer Center

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-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 healthcare regulations. Effectively communicates with stakeholders while managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RN-Registered NurseInterQual Criteria AssessmentCritical Care ExperienceHealthcare Regulatory KnowledgeEmergency Situation Recognition

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentMedical CommunicationQuality AssessmentAdmission FacilitationTransfer Coordination

Soft Skills

Tactful CommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityCollaborationConfidentiality Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

Healthcare DatabasesEssential Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

California RN License

Industry Keywords

HIPAATJCEMTALAManaged Care Terminology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment for patient transfers, transports, and direct admissions
Act as the single point of contact for patient transfer and transport arrangements
Facilitate admission and placement processes
Serve as liaison to physicians, hospitals, and other care providers referring patients
Assess patients using InterQual or related admissions criteria for medical necessity
Recognize emergency or high-priority situations and take appropriate immediate action
Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve desired outcomes
Provide feedback and input to improve workflows and processes
Maintain responsiveness while managing changing priorities

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 to assess medical necessity
Knowledge of healthcare legislative and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, TJC, and EMTALA
Familiarity with managed care terminology
Ability to recognize emergencies or high-priority situations and take immediate action
Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with tact and diplomacy
Ability to manage and reprioritize activities and projects while meeting deadlines
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
Ability to use essential applications and databases associated with the role
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to work nights, variable days, 12-hour shifts, and scheduled weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package