Travel Registered Nurse Utilization Management Job

Healthforce; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 103,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Travel support

Credentialing and onboarding

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for Utilization Management in a long-term care facility in Waterville, Maine. This travel assignment runs 8 weeks starting 11/02/2026, with a 40-hour week and weekly pay between $2,253 and $2,377.

The role involves reviewing care plans for medical necessity, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, performing concurrent reviews, and ensuring documentation meets payer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Maine is required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience or interest in utilization management or case management preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and strong documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Review resident care plans to determine medical necessity and level of care within utilization management standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and transitions.
• Perform concurrent utilization reviews, document findings in the EHR, and communicate recommendations to care teams and payers.
• Ensure documentation supports care decisions, payer requirements, and regulatory guidelines; assist with discharge planning and appropriate level of care.
• Provide education and guidance to staff on utilization criteria, care pathways, and documentation within the LTC setting.
• Participate in ongoing performance improvement activities related to utilization management and patient safety.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Care coordination

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Utilization review

Education

RN licensure in Maine

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Utilization Management in a long-term care (LTC) setting, located in Waterville, Maine, United States. This travel assignment starts on 11/02/2026 and runs for 8 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,253 to $2,377, with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift is 5x8 days, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. This temporary assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC and takes place in a nursing home/LTC environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,253–$2,377 per week (per week)
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, 7:30 am–4:00 pm
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Setting: Long-term care (LTC) - Nursing home

Responsibilities

• Review resident care plans to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of ongoing services, admissions, and levels of care within utilization management standards
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and optimize transitions
• Perform concurrent utilization reviews, document findings in the electronic health record, and communicate recommendations to care teams and payers
• Ensure documentation supports care decisions, payer requirements, and regulatory guidelines; assist with discharge planning and appropriate level of care
• Provide education and guidance to staff on utilization criteria, care pathways, and documentation within the LTC setting
• Participate in ongoing performance improvement activities related to utilization management and patient safety

Requirements

• Active RN license in Maine
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Experience or interest in utilization management or case management preferred
• Proficiency with electronic health records and strong documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a long-term care setting and support interdisciplinary collaboration
• Willingness to undergo credentialing and background checks as part of the assignment process

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
• Nationwide travel opportunities with the same employer
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start

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.