Travel Registered Nurse Utilization Review Job

Overview

Registered Nurse, Utilization Review (UR) | Tuba City, Arizona | Start 09/07/2026 | 13 weeks | $2,587-$2,652 per week | Guaranteed hours: 0.0 | Shift: 5x8 Days | Work setting:
Surgery center

• Weekly pay: $2,587-$2,652 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 Days
• Start date:
  
  09/07/2026
• Work setting:
  Surgical center environment
• Orientation:
  Every 2 weeks
• Housing:
  Shared contractor housing provided; limited availability; no pets or family allowed; housing app required two weeks prior to start
• Extension opportunities:
  Possible based on assignment needs and performance
• Support:
  Dedicated travel support throughout the assignment

• Verify medical necessity for services and confirm patient status to support appropriate care and reimbursement
• Monitor ongoing need for services and assist with discharge planning and transitions of care
• Coordinate with providers and care team to optimize resource use and reduce unnecessary length of stay
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation to support proper reimbursement and CMS/Joint Commission compliance
• Communicate with payers to prevent denials and facilitate timely authorization and approvals
• Participate in reporting and quality improvement activities to support patient outcomes and operational efficiency

• License:
  Active, current, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license to practice in the United States (any state, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory)
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Certification:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years of direct clinical nursing, with at least two (2) years in an inpatient setting on a medical-surgical unit, PACU, or higher-acuity inpatient unit (ICU, Step-Down, Telemetry), or in home health direct care
• Knowledge:
  Familiarity with case management, utilization review processes, and electronic health record systems
• Ability:
  Capable of functioning effectively in an inpatient surgical/admission and discharge workflow within a surgical center environment

• Competitive weekly pay within the stated range and transparent compensation
• 0.0 guaranteed hours, with 13-week contract duration
• Housing support: shared contractor housing with policies on occupancy; housing app required two weeks before start
• Orientation every two weeks to support onboarding and acclimation
• Fast credentialing process and dedicated onboarding assistance
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist during the assignment
• Extension opportunities based on performance and ongoing needs
• Nationwide travel assignments and ongoing staffing support