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Carolina East
New Bern, North Carolina

Utilization Review Nurse (Non-Exempt)

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Utilization Review Manager and Physician Advisor, the Utilization Review Registered Nurse (UR-RN) assists in administration of utilization review functions. The UR RN will validate the documentation contained in the medical record. The UR RN will apply utilization review criteria, clinical knowledge/assessment, and application of payer specific rules/guidance to determine appropriateness of inpatient and observation services.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies.

We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties.

Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities.

CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff.

We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Current RN license with North Carolina State Board of Nursing.
  • Minimum of five years of clinical experience preferred. Insurance/payer experience/prior utilization review experience preferred.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Good written, oral communication and analytical skills required.
  • Ability to research, interpret, and develop recommendations.
  • Ability to perform and complete multiple tasks within reasonable time constraints.
  • Possess computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel or other word processing software.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The Utilization Review Nurse validates medical record documentation and applies clinical criteria to determine the appropriateness of inpatient and observation services. They work under the direction of the Utilization Review Manager and Physician Advisor to ensure compliance with payer-specific rules.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current North Carolina RN license. A minimum of five years of clinical experience is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPayer rules applicationWritten communicationMicrosoft ExcelDocumentation validation

Utilization Review — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Registered Nurse by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in North Carolina178 active5,815 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 50% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Registered Nurse listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026
Registered Nurse pay trend+4.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Carolina East

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bern, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Robust benefits package for full-time employees
Benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff

Living in New Bern

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k
Typical market rent
$1,555/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.