Local Contract Nurse RN - Utilization Review

Company: Pyramid Consulting
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Pyramid Consulting is seeking a local contract nurse RN Utilization Review for a local contract nursing job in Santa Clara, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Utilization Review - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/19/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Local Contract Travel RN – Case Manager (Utilization Review / Discharge Planning) Santa Clara, CA $75–$85/hr | 13 Weeks | ? Day Shift Job Highlights - Competitive Pay: $75/hr – $85/hr - 13-Week Contract - Day Shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) - 5 Days/Week Every Other Weekend - Work in a fast-paced acute care environment Schedule Overview Traveler 1: - Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat - Week 2: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri Traveler 2: - Week 1: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat - Week 2: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Role Overview Join a dynamic care coordination team where you will play a key role in utilization review, discharge planning, and patient transitions. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, and families to ensure safe, efficient, and timely patient care transitions. Key Responsibilities - Perform utilization reviews (pre-admission, admission & concurrent) - Lead and coordinate discharge planning - Collaborate with physicians & interdisciplinary teams - Facilitate care transitions & continuity of care - Educate patients, families, and staff on care plans - Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines & healthcare policies ? Requirements - Active California RN License - BLS Certification - Minimum 2 years experience in: - Case Management - Utilization Review - Discharge Planning - Recent acute care / hospital experience required - Strong communication, critical thinking & coordination skills ? Preferred - Acute inpatient hospital experience - Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nursing / Healthcare-related field Ideal Candidate You thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting, excel at care coordination, and are confident in managing complex discharge planning and utilization review processes. Apply Now Opportunities like this don’t stay open long—submit your application today and take the next step in your travel nursing career! About Pyramid Consulting Supercharge your career with Pyramid Consulting. We are dedicated to accelerating growth, creating opportunities, and fostering an environment built on belonging, trust, and mutual respect. Our commitment is to help you find the best path to achieve your career goals. As a global leader in workforce and technology solutions, Pyramid Consulting, Inc. partners with clients to navigate competitive and ever-changing markets. Our award-winning family of brands — Pyramid Talent, Celsior, and GenSpark — works seamlessly together, delivering integrated solutions through multiple delivery models across five continents and 25 countries. Since our founding in 1996, we’ve supported 125 Fortune 500 companies across all major industries by engaging 6,500 consultants worldwide. Join our talent network Looking for a job that aligns with your skills and ambitions? Join our talent network and enhance your job search experience with access to a broad range of job opportunities tailored to your background and interests. - Explore jobs: Visit our job portal to browse positions that suit your preferences. You can filter jobs by role, location, or industry to find the best match. - Apply: Submit your application and upload your resume through our portal. Our recruiters will reach out to discuss your career goals and help connect you with the right opportunities. Take the next step in your career journey with Pyramid Consulting, where we’re committed to helping you grow and succeed.

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