Travel Nurse RN - Utilization Review - $2,600 per week

Encode INC is seeking a travel nurse RN Utilization Review for a travel nursing job in Middleburg Heights, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Utilization Review
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Urgent Hiring – Utilization Management (UM) Registered Nurse
 

Location: Southwest General Health Center – Middleburg Heights, OH
Position: Utilization Management (UM) RN / Utilization Specialist
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM + Every 3rd Weekend
Pay Rate: $65 per hour and $2600 per week.
 

Position Overview:
 

We are actively seeking an experienced Utilization Management Registered Nurse (UM RN) to join the team at Southwest General Health Center. This is an on-site opportunity for a highly skilled RN with extensive Utilization Review and Case Management experience who can work efficiently in a fast-paced acute care environment.
 

Responsibilities:

• Perform 25–30 utilization reviews per day while ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Review medical necessity using InterQual and MCG Criteria.
• Complete utilization reviews utilizing standardized documentation templates.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams regarding patient status and level of care.
• Ensure compliance with payer guidelines, regulatory standards, and hospital policies.
• Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and patient review activities.
• Participate in weekend coverage on a rotating schedule (every 3rd weekend).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Minimum 5 years of recent RN experience.
• 2–3 years of recent Utilization Management/Utilization Review or Case Management experience.
• Case Managers with strong Utilization Management experience will be considered.
• Previous travel assignment experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Cerner EMR
  • InterQual
  • MCG Criteria
  • Standardized Templates
• Ability to independently complete 25–30 reviews per day.
• Must be available to work 100% onsite (Remote work is not available).

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACM (Accredited Case Manager) or CCM (Certified Case Manager) Certification.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay rates.
• Immediate interview opportunities.
• Work with a respected healthcare organization.
• Long-term assignment with a stable schedule.
• Opportunity to make an impact in patient care and resource management.

We're actively interviewing and submitting qualified candidates. Apply today if you meet the requirements or know someone who would be a great fit!

About Encode INC

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits