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How much do centene rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for centene rn in California is $52.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.65 and $64.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Centene RN?

A Centene RN (Registered Nurse) job typically involves providing care management, health assessments, and coordination of services for members within Centene's healthcare plans. RNs in this role may work remotely or in the field, collaborating with providers and care teams to ensure patients receive appropriate medical services. Responsibilities often include reviewing clinical data, educating members on health conditions, and advocating for quality care. This position is ideal for nurses with case management, utilization review, or managed care experience.

What are the main responsibilities of a Centene RN on a day-to-day basis?

As a Centene RN, your daily responsibilities typically include reviewing patient cases for medical necessity, coordinating care with healthcare providers, conducting telephonic patient assessments, and facilitating transitions of care. You'll work closely with providers, social workers, and other team members to help ensure members receive appropriate, cost-effective care aligned with Centene’s policies and guidelines. The role involves significant documentation and communication using healthcare management software. Expect a balance of independent work and collaboration within a supportive team environment. This position is ideal for nurses who enjoy leveraging clinical expertise in a case management or care coordination setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Centene RN position, and why are they important?

A Centene RN requires current RN licensure, solid clinical judgment, and experience in case management or utilization review. Familiarity with healthcare management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and case management platforms like InterQual or Milliman is often needed. Strong organizational skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations and interdisciplinary teams set top candidates apart. These capabilities are crucial for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and ensuring compliance within Centene's managed care environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Centene Rn jobs in California?

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Infographic showing various Centene Rn job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,631 per year, or $52.7 per hour.

Grievance and Appeals Nurse

Centene Corporation

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$27.02 - $48.55/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New


Centene rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 404 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 891 rated healthcare providers


Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Must be licensed in California. Will work on PST hours.

Position Purpose:

Facilitate medical necessity grievance, appeals and denials including disposition of denials notification letters, review of clinical information to determine if medical necessity criteria are met

  • Review clinical data to determine claim payment based on company policies and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines, including overturning denied claims, upholding the denials and submitting cases to the Medical Director for review

  • Recognize and identify potential quality care concerns by reviewing member grievances and potential quality issue cases.

  • Prepare case review for the Medical Director in cases where criteria are not met based on the additional clinical information received

  • Identify system improvements or individual care issues that result in failure to provide appropriate care to members or fail to meet service expectations

  • Provide input into corrective action plans for clinical and service events to improve decision-making or quality of care and services for internal and provider partner decisions

  • Generate appropriate appeal resolution communication to the member and provider in accordance with company policies and NCQA guidelines.

  • Create system authorization events for overturned denial decisions

  • Request additional information, as appropriate from provider(s) to facilitate timely appeals resolution

  • Gather and prepare case information for Administrative Law Hearings

  • Maintain appeals process within the prescribed NCQA timeframes and appeals turnaround database

  • Assist the Medical Director with revising, updating and/or creating new policies to satisfy NCQA and contractual requirements

  • May act as liaison between the provider and business to resolve issues

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:

LPN or LVN with 3+ years of clinical nursing experience or RN with 2+ years of clinical nursing experience. Experience with utilization or appeals review preferred. Knowledge of InterQual criteria preferred.

License/Certification: Current state's RN, LPN, or LVN license.

Must be licensed in California.

Location: Position is remote. Will work PST hours.

Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act


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