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Sentara Health
Virginia Beach, Virginia · Remote OK

Utilization Review Registered Nurse

Registered NurseNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$136k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 23m ago · Verified live

Job Description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

  • Sentara Health is hiring a Remote Utilization Review Registered Nurse.
  • Candidates must reside in the State of Virginia.

As an integrated care manager, specializing in Utilization review, the registered nurse will be responsible for utilization review services within the scope of licensure. Conducts primary function of prior authorization for inpatient and outpatient reviews both initial and concurrent continued stay review.

Reviews for appropriate treatment setting to ensure compliance with applicable criteria, and regulatory requirements. Responsible for written and /or verbal communication of pertinent clinical information.

Education

  • N-3 Years RN- Diploma (required)
  • BSN (preferred)

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia (required)
  • For Integrated Care Management departments, specialty certification required within one year of eligibility (ACM, CCM, CCCTM, CMAC or CGMT-BC). For other service lines, certification based on specialty area required within one year of eligibility.

Experience

  • 3 years of nursing experience in acute care (required)
  • 3 years Case Management experience (preferred)
  • Strong verbal and written communication, critical thinking
  • Proficient in basic computer skills

Keywords: Talroo- Health, Utilization Review, RN, Care Management

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $89,544.00 - $136,468.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Key Responsibilities

The registered nurse will conduct prior authorizations for inpatient and outpatient reviews to ensure appropriate treatment settings and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for communicating pertinent clinical information both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Virginia and possess at least 3 years of acute care nursing experience. A diploma in nursing is required, with a BSN and specialty certifications preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient reviewOutpatient reviewClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Utilization Review Registered Nurse at Sentara Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Utilization Review Nurse — ranked against 48 active Utilization Review Nurse listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

Utilization Review — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 42 active Utilization Review listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 52% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Utilization Review pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Utilization Review by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · top 25% in utilization review nurseranked against 48 Utilization Review Nurse listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$90k–$136kUtilization Review median $90k (middle half $76k–$94k)77 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 24% remote · 52% no call · 74% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k loan repaymentUS Registered Nurse listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Utilization Review pay trend−16.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (48 Utilization Review Nurse listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Utilization Review Nurse listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 48 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Remote
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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance ($5,250/year)
Student Debt Pay Down ($10,000)