Travel Nurse RN - Utilization Review - $2,572 per week in Kinston, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Utilization Review
Location: Kinston, NC
Agency: Prime Staffing
Pay: $2,572 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 7/6/2026

About the Position

ID: 63654011 Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (08:30 - 17:00) Description: Utilization Review Nurse*THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. It is an in person role. s; M-F; 8:30 5pmNo WeekendsNo CallEDUCATIONGraduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.EXPERIENCEMinimum of two (2) years of Utilization Review experience. EPIC experience is requiredAcute Hospital experience is requiredMust have travel experience. Review experience required. Experience in Denials Management Insurance Denials, Peer-to-peer, Appeals is preferred. Experience with completing Utilization Review in the hospital setting and using InterQual and MCG evaluation criteria to justify admissions and level of care with insurance companiesLICENSURE /CERTIFICATIONNC or compact state RN licenseBLS RequiredACM/CCM Preferred Average daily census : 30Orientation: 24 hoursThis position facilitates utilization management processes to support the right care is provided at the right place at the right time. To accomplish these goals, the UR, Nurse applies established criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of admission, level of care, continued hospitalization and readiness for care transition; assures timely movement of patients throughout the continuum of care by conducting concurrent review and proactively resolving care, service, or transition of care delays/issues as necessary; in collaboration with the care team. This position provides third-party payers clinical information to assure reimbursement; and coordinating care with the treatment team, patient, family, and others. Communicates with physicians for appropriate documentation to support authorization of services. Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Haley Hindes Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Unknown Flu Vaccine: Unknown Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : Preferred LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : BLS, RN state license, ACM/CCM*Skills : Acute Hospital, Admission Criteria, Admission Criteria, Appeals and Denials*, Appeals and Denials*, Concurrent Review, Concurrent Review, Continued Stay Reviews, Continued Stay Reviews, Determine Medical Necessity per Evidence-Based Guidelines, Medical Necessity, Pre-Cert Review*, Prior Authorization, Prior Authorizations, Retrospective Review*, Retrospective Review*, Utilize InterQual Criteria, Utilize InterQual Criteria, Utilize Milliman Guidelines, Utilize Milliman Guidelines, Payor Portals* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 30 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : - Patient Diagnoses : Utilization Review experience required. Experience in MCG and Interqual required.Experience in Denials Management Insurance Denials, Peer-to-peer, Appeals is preferred. Experience in payor portals/reviewing portals for authorization/denial determination preferred. Special Procedures/Unit Details : This position facilitates utilization management processes to support the right care is provided at the right place at the right time. To accomplish these goals, the UR, Nurse applies established criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of admission, level of care, continued hospitalization and readiness for care transition; assures timely movement of patients throughout the continuum of care by conducting concurrent review and proactively resolving care, service, or transition of care delays/issues as necessary; in collaboration with the care team. This position provides third-party payers clinical information to assure reimbursement; and coordinating care with the treatment team, patient, family, and others. Communicates with physicians for appropriate documentation to support authorization of services. Special Equipment : - #Tier1 Travel Compliance A current Nursys report dated within the past 7 days must be included with the submittal email. Active license and all required certifications must be in hand at the time of submission. The candidate s profile must indicate whether they are a former UNC Health employee, if applicable. All RTO must be disclosed at the time of submission. Any RTO submitted after the candidate has been presented to the facility will not be considered. (Approval is at manager discretion.) Travel and specialty experience requirements will be outlined in the job description. No local travelers within 50 miles for all specialties. Submittal Details: #Tier1 Travel ComplianceA current Nursys report dated within the past 7 days must be included with the submittal email.Active license and all required certifications must be in hand at the time of submission.The candidate s profile must indicate whether they are a former UNC Health employee, if applicable.All RTO must be disclosed at the time of submission. Any RTO submitted after the candidate has been presented to the facility will not be considered. (Approval is at manager discretion.)Travel and specialty experience requirements will be outlined in the job description.No local travelers within 50 miles for all specialties. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91