Location: Torrance, CA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Five 8-hour day shifts per week (08:00 AM - 04:30 PM), Day shift; rotating weekend coverage (every 3rd weekend). 100% remote role — must work Pacific Standard Time.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform utilization review activities including concurrent review, continued stay reviews, and retrospective reviews to ensure appropriate care and resource use
• Determine medical necessity using evidence-based guidelines and InterQual criteria (InterQual is a hard stop — you’ll use it every day)
• Complete pre-certification and prior authorization reviews to facilitate timely patient care
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic — charting system use is required and recent Epic experience (within 6–12 months) is expected
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient and observation settings to support smooth transitions
• Apply CPT coding and DRG knowledge when reviewing cases and ensure compliance with CMS, HIPAA and Department of Health regulations
• Support multiple facilities on a rotating schedule and be flexible to work across service lines while adhering to CA labor guidelines

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years acute care Case Management/Utilization Management experience in a hospital setting (not health plan/medical group)
• Proficient with Epic — recent use within the last 6–12 months required
• InterQual experience is mandatory (hard stop)
• Experience with CPT coding and billing, DRG processes, and determining medical necessity per evidence-based guidelines
• Familiarity with Medicare regulations and UM processes (e.g., CC44s, ABNs, HINNs, MCSNs) and experience with HMOs/IPAs
• Ability to manage a patient ratio typical to this role (1:40) and maintain high-quality documentation
• Must be able to work Pacific Standard Time and participate in every-third-weekend rotation
• Charting system experience required; travel experience not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Utilization Review and Case Management fundamentals
• InterQual criteria application and utilization management decision-making
• Epic electronic health record proficiency (recent use required)
• Concurrent Review, Continued Stay Reviews, Pre-Cert Review, Prior Authorization and Retrospective Review processes
• CPT coding and billing, DRG knowledge and CMS/regulatory requirements
• Care coordination across inpatient, outpatient and observation settings
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills and ability to apply evidence-based guidelines
• Familiarity with CA Medi-Cal, Medicare regulations and working within HMOs/IPAs

Benefits

• Fully remote role so you can work from home while supporting multiple facilities — keep your commute to zero and your focus sharp
• Meaningful work: impact patient care by determining medical necessity and coordinating care across settings
• Collaborative team environment that values your expertise and supports professional growth
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental & vision) available through the employer
• Paid time off to recharge and a structured orientation (60 hours) to set you up for success
• Licensure and credentialing support — we make it easier to keep your paperwork in order
• Training and development opportunities to sharpen skills like InterQual and Epic workflows
• Work-life balance with strict adherence to labor rules and no unauthorized overtime

Travel Perks: Explore Torrance, CA

Torrance sits in the sunny South Bay — perfect for post-shift beach walks at Torrance Beach, surfing or strolling the Redondo and Manhattan Beach piers. Explore the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula for cliffside hikes and ocean views, catch a show or museum visit in nearby Los Angeles, shop at Del Amo Fashion Center, and enjoy a lively local dining scene with fresh seafood and casual cafes. Weekend day trips to Santa Monica, Malibu or Long Beach are easy, and LAX is close for longer escapes.

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