Utilization Review Registered Nurse
Listed compensation
$90k-$136k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in utilization review nurse | ranked against 48 Utilization Review Nurse listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $90k–$136k | Utilization Review median $90k (middle half $76k–$94k)77 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 24% remote · 52% no call · 74% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k loan repayment | US 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 |
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