Travel Nurse RN - Utilization Review

3B Healthcare Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Utilization Review for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

• Specialty:
  Utilization Review
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

RN II – Case Management / Utilization Review

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type: Travel Contract
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: March 30, 2026 or April 06, 2026
Schedule: Day Shift – 4 x 10-hour shifts (07:30 AM – 06:00 PM)
Weekly Hours: 40

The RN II – Case Management / Utilization Review is responsible for assessing the appropriateness of patient admissions, level of care, and resource utilization in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory guidelines. This role supports discharge planning and care coordination to ensure patients receive appropriate, efficient, and high-quality healthcare services. The RN collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community agencies to facilitate safe patient transitions and optimal clinical outcomes.

• Evaluate patient admission status and level of care using Inter Qual criteria.
• Conduct utilization reviews to ensure appropriate use of hospital resources.
• Develop and implement discharge plans in coordination with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor patient progress and identify barriers to discharge.

• Shift: Day Shift
• Hours: 07:30 AM – 06:00 PM
• Pattern: 4 shifts per week (10 hours each)
• Weekend Rotation: Occasional

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) – Required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Preferred

• 3–5 years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital – Required
• 1+ year of hospital Care Management experience – Required
• Experience in utilization review, discharge planning, or inpatient case management – Preferred

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – Required

At 3B Healthcare Inc., we are proud to be a leading force in US healthcare staffing, committed to providing exceptional workforce solutions. As a premier travel nurse agency, our mission is to enhance patient care by connecting top-tier talent with healthcare facilities across diverse disciplines.

At 3B Healthcare, we empower hospitals and healthcare organizations with sustainable workforce solutions. Specializing in innovative workforce planning, staffing, and program administration, we are committed to quality patient outcomes. By providing dedicated clinical talent, we enable healthcare providers to focus on delivering outstanding patient care. We strive to positively impact the healthcare industry by fostering a collaborative, efficient, and sustainable workforce environment, becoming true partners in patient care.

● Strategic Connections:
With a strategic approach and an extensive network, we connect premier healthcare professionals with facilities across the United States.

● Rigorous Vetting:
We rigorously vet every candidate to ensure they meet our high standards of excellence and compliance.

● Enhanced Healthcare:
Our goal is to enhance the overall healthcare landscape by ensuring every facility has access to the talent they need to provide exceptional care.

JCC Certified:
We are certified by The Joint Commission for our commitment to patient safety and quality of care.

• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus
• Weekly pay