Travel Registered Nurse Utilization Review

Overview

Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse in Utilization Review, where your clinical judgment guides care decisions, supports patients, and helps optimize resources across the care continuum. Based in Everett, Washington, you’ll partner with physicians, case managers, and care teams to ensure appropriate utilization, timely discharges, and patient-centered outcomes. This assignment begins on 03/02/2026 and offers a flexible duration spanning multiple weeks, with weekly pay ranging from $2,187 to $2,286.

Hours may fluctuate, but you’ll have a robust support network, ongoing professional development, and the satisfaction of making care more efficient and effective. Washington’s beauty and regional amenities provide a balanced backdrop for impactful shifts.

Location benefits include Everett’s coastal charm, a thriving healthcare landscape, and easy access to Seattle and the Puget Sound region. The assignment offers flexibility typical of travel roles, with opportunities to work in various locations across the U.S., enriching your professional repertoire while expanding your network. You’ll join a supportive community that prioritizes safety, work–life balance, and professional growth, backed by 24/7 travel support and a dedicated nurse liaison to ease onboarding and transitions.

Core responsibilities include performing thorough utilization reviews for inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring medical necessity, appropriateness, and documentation quality. Coordinate with physicians, case managers, and discharge planners to optimize length of stay, facilitate timely discharges, and uphold payer guidelines. You’ll evaluate admission criteria, level of care determinations, and documentation gaps, with timely communication to stakeholders. The role offers growth opportunities including exposure to evidence-based criteria, advancement into case management or leadership tracks, and the chance to influence care pathways across settings.

Compensation and benefits include competitive pay with a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and flexible extension opportunities to tailor the assignment to your goals. You’ll receive comprehensive, 24/7 support from our travel team as you navigate different facilities and regions. Access to continuing education resources, clinical updates, and a platform that rewards diligence, precision, and collaboration are available. While guaranteed hours are not provided, the framework supports scheduling around patient needs, preferences, and contract availability.

About TLC Nursing
TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

Shift Shield™ – Traveler Protection
Shift Shield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.