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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote cigna utilization review nurse in the United States is $42.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $48.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Cigna Utilization Review Nurse vs Remote UnitedHealthcare Utilization Review Nurse?

AspectRemote Cigna Utilization Review NurseRemote UnitedHealthcare Utilization Review Nurse
CertificationsRN license, possibly AHC or UR certificationsRN license, possibly AHC or UR certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote, healthcare insurance settingRemote, healthcare insurance setting
Employer & IndustryCigna, health insurance industryUnitedHealthcare, health insurance industry

Both roles involve reviewing medical necessity and determining coverage for insurance claims. They require similar credentials and work environments, primarily serving their respective insurance companies. The main difference lies in the employer and specific policies they follow, but the core responsibilities and qualifications are comparable.

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Infographic showing various Remote Cigna Utilization Review Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,946 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

Utilization Management Specialist

System One

Baltimore, MD • Remote

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Utilization Management Specialist (UM / Utilization Review Nurse) — Remote

Location: 100% Remote (U.S.) — Maryland compact/eligibility required Type: Contract (approx. 3 months; potential extension) Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm ET (1-hour lunch) - Flex after ramp-up start time between 7:00am–9:00am ET Pay (W2): USD 51.00/H

Job overview

In this role, you’ll use your clinical background and utilization management experience to review requests for care and determine medical necessity, appropriateness, and benefit coverage. You’ll work fully remote and leverage MCG, medical policy, and regulatory guidelines while collaborating with Medical Directors and internal teams to support timely, accurate authorization decisions.

What you’ll do

  • Perform prospective, concurrent, and retrospective utilization reviews (medical + behavioral health).
  • Make medical necessity / appropriateness determinations and support prior authorizations.
  • Use clinical criteria and policy resources daily (including MCG / Milliman Care Guidelines).
  • Review clinical documentation, benefits, and mandates to ensure services align with coverage and guidelines.
  • Research diagnoses/treatments and high-cost services; summarize findings and escalate complex cases to Medical Directors as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal partners and providers to support benefit application and appropriate levels/settings of care.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and protect PHI while managing a busy caseload.

Required qualifications

  • Active RN or LPN license (RN preferred) — Maryland compact/eligibility required
  • 5+ years clinical nursing experience
  • 2+ years care management / utilization management experience
  • MCG experience (required)
  • Experience supporting Commercial/FEP/Medicare lines of business and applying medical policy/regulatory standards
  • Strong critical thinking, written communication, and ability to work independently in a remote setting
  • Comfortable with web-based tools + Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
  • Guiding Care and FACETS (required)

Nice to have

  • Critical Care or ER clinical background
  • Experience with LCD/NCD, Medicare guidelines, ASAM, or other authorization criteria sets

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One helps employers get work done more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. Over our 35+ year history, we've helped connect thousands of talented people with innovative companies. The excitement of a perfect fit motivates us every single day.

Industry

Business consulting services and recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US