Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Social Worker specializing in acute care to join a Level II Trauma Center hospital. This position involves providing discharge planning, care coordination, and psychosocial assessments within a busy hospital environment. The candidate will work collaboratively to ensure comprehensive patient care and support during the recovery process.
Job Details
- Position: Medical Social Worker (MSW)
- Location: The position is based at a Level II Trauma Center hospital with a total of 571 beds across two campuses, approximately 50 miles from each other.
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Must have a Washington State license and at least 1 year of acute care experience. Certifications required include Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Schedule: Dayshift, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week, starting on 11/09/2026 and ending on 02/08/2027.
- Responsibilities: Provide psychosocial evaluations, discharge planning, and care coordination for diverse patient populations, including those with high-risk vulnerabilities, communicating effectively with internal and external team members, and documenting care process details using the Epic electronic medical records system.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with emergency department, ICU, adult protective services, and familiarity with Epic EMR experience.
- Additional Information: Must have Filipino or ICAO licensed clinical social work credentials with Washington licensure in hand. Previous travel experience and acute care discharge planning are strongly preferred. The role includes working in all hospital units, including the medical-surgical, ICU, and specialized units such as NICU and L&D. Candidates should be prepared to work every other weekend and three major holidays per contract.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
