Travel Registered Nurse Utilization Management Job

Healthforce; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform Utilization Management for a 9-week travel assignment in a Rhode Island long-term care facility in Middletown. The start date is November 2, 2026, with a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shift and 40 guaranteed hours per week.

The role involves review of patient records and care plans to support appropriate level of care and payer criteria, coordination with the interdisciplinary team, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Rhode Island or eligibility for assignment in this setting.
• Experience in utilization management, case management, or medical record review is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced LTC environment and to meet the demands of a travel assignment.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Availability to fulfill weekend on-call requirements as part of the assignment schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct utilization management activities in a LTC/geriatric care setting, including review of patient records and care plans to support appropriate level of care and payer criteria.
• Coordinate with the unit manager and interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate documentation and timely decision-making on admissions, continuations, or discharges.
• Perform chart reviews, identify gaps in documentation, and communicate findings to the care team and appropriate stakeholders.
• Apply evidence-based criteria to determine medical necessity and escalation pathways, while ensuring regulatory and organizational compliance.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, nursing staff, and management to optimize patient outcomes and resource use; participate in/weekend on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all relevant laws and policies governing patient information and utilization management activities.

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Utilization Management is sought for a 9-week travel assignment in a long-term care (LTC) nursing home setting in Middletown, Rhode Island. The start date is November 2, 2026. The role offers 40 guaranteed hours per week at a pay rate of $2,330 to $2,431 per week. Expect a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shift (5x8 schedule). The assignment is travel/temporary, with unit management Monday through Friday and weekend on-call coverage as scheduled.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,330–$2,431 per week


• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week


• Contract duration: 9 weeks


• Shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, five days per week


• Start date: 11/02/2026


• Work setting: Long-term care (LTC) nursing home


• Assignment type: Travel - temporary

Responsibilities

• Conduct utilization management activities in a LTC/geriatric care setting, including review of patient records and care plans to support appropriate level of care and payer criteria.


• Coordinate with the unit manager and interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate documentation and timely decision-making on admissions, continuations, or discharges.


• Perform chart reviews, identify gaps in documentation, and communicate findings to the care team and appropriate stakeholders.


• Apply evidence-based criteria to determine medical necessity and escalation pathways, while ensuring regulatory and organizational compliance.


• Communicate clearly with physicians, nursing staff, and management to optimize patient outcomes and resource use; participate in/weekend on-call coverage as scheduled.


• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all relevant laws and policies governing patient information and utilization management activities.

Requirements

• Active RN license and ability to practice in Rhode Island or eligible for assignment in this setting


• Minimum education: RN degree (Diploma, ADN, or BSN)


• Experience in utilization management, case management, or medical record review is preferred


• Ability to work in a fast-paced LTC environment and to meet the demands of a travel assignment


• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills


• Availability to fulfill weekend on-call requirements as part of the assignment schedule

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours for the duration of the assignment


• 9-week contract with defined assignment timeline


• Travel assignment with ongoing staffing support and coordination

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.