Travel Registered Nurse Utilization Review

Overview

Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse in Utilization Review, where your clinical judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and advocacy for optimal patient care drive smarter utilization and better outcomes. In this travel-centric opportunity, you will assess medical records for medical necessity, align care plans with payer guidelines, and partner with physicians, case managers, and care teams to ensure timely, evidence-based decisions that maximize quality while stewarding resources.

Your expertise will help patients progress through the system with dignity and continuity, from acute care to appropriate levels of services, all while expanding your specialty knowledge in Utilization Review. If you’re drawn to a role that blends hands-on nursing with policy-driven care, this assignment offers a meaningful path to impact, growth, and professional satisfaction. And for those who relish California’s natural beauty, you’ll operate in Arcata—a town known for its tree-lined streets, coastal charm, and a vibrant community that embraces outdoor adventure, sustainability, and culture.

The North Coast setting offers daily inspiration—from redwood forests and pristine beaches to a welcoming local scene—while your work connects you to pivotal decisions that shape patient journeys across the country. Beyond Arcata, this program opens doors to assignments in diverse locations across the United States, delivering new experiences, networks, and perspectives that enrich both your practice and your life.

Location benefits
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Arcata, California, presents a unique blend of small-town warmth and access to extraordinary landscapes. Imagine starting your day with a stroll through a friendly downtown, then stepping into a coastal climate that feels restorative yet energizing. Arcata’s community emphasizes education, arts, and healthy living, with nearby state parks, forests, and the iconic Humboldt Bay area offering weekend exploration options. The region supports an active lifestyle—hiking among towering redwoods, ocean shorelines, kayaking, and farmers markets showcasing local flavors.

Working here means embracing a calmer pace without sacrificing clinical intensity. And because this is a travel assignment with opportunities to work across multiple locations, you can anchor your base in Arcata’s inviting environment while expanding your professional footprint to other compelling markets, gaining exposure to different payer landscapes, care settings, and patient populations that sharpen your clinical acumen and adaptability.

Role specifics and benefits
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In Utilization Review, you’ll evaluate inpatient and outpatient records for medical necessity, apply payer guidelines, validate appropriate levels of care, authorize services, and support discharge planning to streamline patient flow. You’ll collaborate with physicians, case managers, and care teams to ensure accurate documentation, timely approvals, and care that aligns with best practices and regulatory standards. This role offers substantial professional growth: deepen expertise in utilization management, coding and documentation accuracy, policy interpretation, and payer interactions;

pursue UR certifications or related credentials; and explore leadership pathways within utilization management, case management, or quality assurance. The compensation package is competitive: weekly pay between $2,169 and $2,222 with guaranteed 36.0 hours per week, and strong extension opportunities to broaden your impact over additional contract periods. We provide housing assistance to help you settle smoothly, as well as potential sign-on or performance bonuses to recognize your contributions.

You’ll receive comprehensive support from a dedicated travel team—24/7 availability to assist with onboarding, housing logistics, travel changes, and any on-the-road needs—so you can focus on delivering excellent care. The program is designed to balance clinical excellence with personal well-being, offering structured orientation, ongoing mentorship, and resources to help you advance within the specialty while maintaining a sustainable work-life rhythm.

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