Utilization Review Case Manager RN
Aberdeen, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Utilization Review Case Manager RN (Travel/Contract)

Location: Aberdeen, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 03/23/2026
Shift: Days, 5x8 (08:00-16:30)

• Occasional weekend shifts (Saturdays, 4-6 hours) may be required with a compensatory day off during the week
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Position is remote (work from home) after orientation

Job Description

• Utilization Review Case Manager role, working remotely with occasional on-site orientation
• Patient diagnoses cover a variety of conditions across all age ranges
• All trainings, meetings, and reviews conducted via WebEx
• Documentation systems used: EPIC, Indicia, and Interqual

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in nursing specialty
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Required Equipment

• Must have own desktop or laptop with an additional screen for efficiency

Orientation

• Local candidates (within 50 miles) will have on-site orientation for the first week
• Candidates outside 50 miles can complete orientation virtually

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of Utilization Review experience, with experience within the last year
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted; series not accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• TB testing: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year, or 2-step PPD as applicable, updated annually
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation or declination collected for tracking

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Education verification for highest level of education
• Employment history verification for previous 5 years (attestation accepted)
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, dress code, badge application)

Additional Information

• No on-call or floating required
• Occasional weekend work may be required
• Documentation and training primarily remote after orientation
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and training requirements

This position is ideal for an RN with at least 1 year of experience interested in a remote utilization review role with a reputable healthcare system in Maryland.