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.

What Makes Healthforce Different

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

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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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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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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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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