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El Paso, Texas

Registered Nurse (RN) - Utilization Review

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

The individual in this position is responsible to facilitate effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self-determination.

The individual in this position has overall responsibility for ensuring that care is provided at the appropriate level of care based on medical necessity. This position manages medical necessity process for accurate and timely payment for services which may require negotiation with a payer on a case-by-case basis.

This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including: Utilization Management services supporting medical necessity and denial prevention; Coordination with payers to authorize appropriate level of care and length of stay for medically necessary services required for the patient; Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards, and Tenet policy; and Education provided to payers, physicians, hospital/office staff, and ancillary departments related to covered services and administration of benefits.

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since

1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse facilitates effective resource coordination to ensure patients receive care at the appropriate level based on medical necessity. They manage the medical necessity process to ensure accurate payment and coordinate with payers to authorize services and length of stay.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN license and at least 2 years of acute hospital or behavioral health experience. A minimum of 1 year of utilization review experience in an acute hospital or managed care setting is also required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Regulatory compliancePayer negotiationAcute hospital carePatient advocacyClinical documentationHealthcare administration

Utilization Review — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Utilization Review listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 42 employers

18
<$100k
13
$100k-120k
9
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 42 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
35% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$61.21-$78/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Utilization Review (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 44 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in El Paso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · El Paso, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance