Travel Nurse RN - Utilization Review - $3,150 per week

3B Healthcare Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Utilization Review for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Utilization Review
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Case Manager
 

Location: Eureka, CA
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Shift: Days, 5x8 hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Schedule: Every other weekend
Start Date: November 16, 2026
 

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to coordinate patient care, facilitate discharge planning, and ensure appropriate utilization of healthcare resources in an acute care hospital setting.
 

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital case management experience, including care coordination and discharge planning.
• Recent acute care hospital case management experience within the last year is required.
• Experience with HMOs, IPAs, and managed care processes.
• Experience with advance directives, POLST, and protective services processes.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Previous travel experience preferred; first-time travelers may be considered with approval.
• Current, valid RN license required.
• Ability to float between units or nearby facilities based on departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including social services.
• Develop and implement discharge plans and assess patient care needs.
• Perform case management and utilization review activities.
• Review admission criteria and support appropriate patient placement.
• Assist with appeals, denials, prior authorizations, and benefits eligibility.
• Assess patient needs and coordinate durable medical equipment (DME).
• Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Support care coordination for patients across emergency, ICU, medical-surgical, pediatrics, and step-down/observation units.

Additional Details

• Patient population includes adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
• Floating may be required based on departmental needs.
• No on-call requirement.
• Local candidates may be considered.

About 3B Healthcare Inc.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus
• Weekly pay