Pays $38.11-$98.23/hrRegistered Nurse market median is ~$141k (29 jobs)

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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Burlington, Vermont

Registered Nurse - Utilization Review (Per Diem)

Registered NurseIncludes callPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Per diem RN role reviewing medical necessity. Requires 5+ years UR/CM experience. Burlington, VT.

Join Beth Israel Lahey Health as a Utilization Review Nurse – Per Diem in Burlington, Vermont. When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Utilization Analyst works with physicians, the payers and inpatient case management team to validate the medical necessity of the hospital care.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $38.11 - $98.23/hour.
  • Influenza vaccination

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Beth Israel Lahey Health as a Utilization Review Nurse – Per Diem.

Key Responsibilities

The Utilization Analyst validates the medical necessity of hospital care by reviewing patient records and collaborating with physicians and the case management team. They also analyze statistical data and educate staff on documentation practices to ensure accurate reimbursement and improved patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with at least 5 years of inpatient utilization review or case management experience. A bachelor's degree is desirable, and certifications such as CDIP, CCM, or ACM are highly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Utilization reviewClinical documentation improvementRevenue integrityCase managementMedical necessity validationData analysisStatistical trendingPhysician communicationPayer requirementsHealthcare regulationsDocumentation accuracyDiplomacyProfessionalismReportingInpatient care

Utilization Review — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Registered Nurse roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Beth Israel Lahey Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Newburyport, MA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Influenza vaccination