Job Description

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

Find more opportunities
Healthforce Healthcare LLC invites you to explore additional openings across our network. For other nursing and allied opportunities, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view current postings and apply.

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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