Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Utilization Review for a travel nursing job in Astoria, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Utilization Review
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 8 weeks
37.5 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Utilization Review Nurse, UR EXT Specialty, in a correctional health setting, based in New York. This position involves investigation and clinical/medical record review, requiring active licensure and specific certifications. The role demands attention to detail and adherence to clinical review protocols to ensure appropriate utilization of health resources within the correctional environment.
Job Details
Schedule: Days shift, 7.5 hours per day, minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License, Primary Source Verification, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and 1 year of non-acute utilization review experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Associate's Degree in a related field and RN experience in a correctional or non-acute setting.
Responsibilities: Conduct investigation and review of clinical and medical records, ensure compliance with utilization review processes, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize resource use.
Additional Information: Candidate must have RN investigation and clinical/medical record review experience, along with an active NYS RN license and AHA BLS certification.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1326721. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 37.5 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Utilization Review Exp
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Astoria, NY
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Correctional Healthunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Resource Utilizationunmatched
Utilization Managementunmatched
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