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 Key Highlights 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 Responsibilities 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 Requirements 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 Benefits and Support 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr