Travel Utilization Management RN - $1,759 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Manager, Utilization Review for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Utilization Review
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a remote Utilization Management RN with 2+ years of acute care UM experience and InterQual/MCG proficiency.

Details

• Fully remote position within a centralized Utilization Management department
• Provides centralized acute admission utilization review across 13 acute care and critical access hospitals
• Uses Cerner EMR with Careport (Allscripts)
• Day shift schedule from 08:30 to 17:00
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active RN license (TX or Compact) required
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years acute care utilization management experience or equivalent required
• Proficiency with InterQual/MCG and CMS regulations required
• Experience with payor portals, managed Medicare/Medicaid insurers, and Google Workspace preferred
• Proficient and adaptable with multiple technologies simultaneously
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start

Additional Information

• Reviews admissions and service requests for medical necessity and compliance with reimbursement policy criteria on a prospective, concurrent, and retrospective basis
• Provides case management and consultation for complex cases
• Assists staff with coding, medical records/documentation, precertification, reimbursement, and claim denial/appeal issues
• Coordinates discharge planning needs with the healthcare team
• Prepares statistical analysis and utilization review reports as needed
• Oversees compliance with federally mandated and third-party payer utilization management rules and regulations
• Requires strong critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, stressful environment
• Local candidates accepted, subject to a radius rule that may affect pay rate
• Candidates must have a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address

American Traveler Job ID #P-756324. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Case Management/Utilization Review - Utilization Review

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.