Travel Registered Nurse Utilization Management Job

Overview <br /> Registered Nurse Utilization Management, travel assignment in a Skilled Nursing Facility located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Start date: 08/03/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: 2,258 to 2,307 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days (08:0016:00). This travel - temporary assignment is designed for an RN with a focus in utilization management to support interdisciplinary care coordination in a long-term care setting. <p></p> Key Highlights <br />- Weekly pay: 2,2582,307 per week <br />- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week <br />- Contract duration: 13 weeks <br />- Shift: 5x8 days, daytime hours <br />- Start date: 08/03/2026<br />- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility, travel assignment <p></p> Responsibilities <br />- Perform utilization management activities to support appropriate level of care and resource use for residents. <br />- Review admissions, continued stays, and discharge plans to determine medical necessity and appropriate setting. <br />- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social work, and case management to optimize resident outcomes. <br />- Collect, document, and communicate data for authorization requests, chart reviews, and payer discussions. <br />- Ensure compliance with regulatory and payer guidelines related to SNF care and clinical documentation. <br />- Support discharge planning and care transitions to minimize unnecessary readmissions. <p></p> Requirements <br />- Active Registered Nurse license in good standing (New Mexico) or eligibility to practice in the state. <br />- 1+ year of utilization management, case management, or care coordination experience in long-term care, SNF, or related healthcare settings. <br />- Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and prior authorization processes. <br />- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills; ability to work with an interdisciplinary team. <br />- Ability to work a 40-hour week within daytime hours and adapt to a travel assignment in a SNF setting. <p></p> Benefits and Support <br />- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week <br />- Assignment support throughout the travel period <br />- Onboarding and credentialing assistance <br />- Dedicated recruiter and ongoing travel support <p></p> Find more opportunities <br /> If youd like to explore other openings, you can view opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC here: <p></p> PAY DISCLAIMER RULE: <br /> Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. 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