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RN - Utilization Review

Health Advocates Network

Arcata, CAJob$25.74/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$25.74/hr
Location
Arcata, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active California RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS Certification

Job overview

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in utilization review in Arcata, California. The nurse reviews medical records and treatment plans for medical necessity, coordinates with providers and insurers on care approvals, and supports authorization requests, continued-stay reviews, and discharge planning. The posting requires a nursing degree, an active California license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and experience as a utilization review nurse or case manager.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical Record ReviewMedical Necessity ReviewClinical Guideline EvaluationCare CoordinationAuthorization ReviewContinued-Stay ReviewDischarge Planning

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Nursing or Associate of Science in NursingActive California RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationNegative TB Screen Within 12 MonthsUtilization Review Nurse or Case Manager ExperiencePrimary Source VerificationCurrent Required Certifications and Compliance Documents

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Registered Nurse (RN) –Arcata,CA

Travel Package:

Travel Rate (based on 40 hours): Hourly $25.74, Stipend (Lodging $910.00 + M&I $602.00) = $1,512.00,

Total Comp: $2,541.60

Travel Eligibility: Candidates must live at least 50+ miles from the facility to qualify for Travel Pay.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care.

**Why You'll Love Working With Us **

  • Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app.

  • Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidates you refer ($400 referrer / $100 referee- - payable after 200 hours of work)

  • Personalized Support - Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success.

  • Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details:

  • 8:00am - 4:30pm

Nursing Specialty: Utilization Review RN

** Duties & Responsibilities**

  • Review medical records to ensure healthcare services are appropriate and medically necessary.

  • Evaluate patient information and treatment plans based on established clinical guidelines.

  • Coordinate with physicians, healthcare providers, and insurance companies regarding patient care and service approvals.

  • Monitor medical documentation and identify missing information needed for review.

  • Assist with authorization requests, continued stay reviews, and discharge planning.

  • Maintain accurate records and follow established clinical guidelines, policies, and confidentiality requirements.

**Minimum Qualifications: **

  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

  • Active CA license,

  • BLS and ACLS certification.

  • Proof of negative TB screen within the past 12 months.

  • Experienced Utilization Review Nurse / Case Manager.

  • Additional certifications may be required

  • Copy of current, completedPrimary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.

  • Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., .BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test, or other client-specific requirements).

Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance(eligibility begins after 60 days)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Travel Stipends for Qualified Candidates

Ready to Get Started?

Apply through this job posting and submit your most recent resume.

For questions about this opportunity, please contact Michelle at (800) 928-5561 , Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PST.

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

How this job compares

Set against the 58,803 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25.74/hr
  • California median$54–75/hr1,545 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr24,707 hourly ranges

This rate, $25.74/hr, is 59% below the California median midpoint ($64/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,404 open Registered Nurse jobs in California and 58,803 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (28,608 postings).
Education
4,349 of the 58,803 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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