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Trainee Rn Utilization Review Nurse Jobs in Chicago, IL

Position Purpose: Care Review Clinician works with the Utilization Management team primarily ... Additional duties assigned Education/Experience: * RN license in IL required * Must have 2+ years ...

Registered Nurse * Transfer Center Experience (Preferred ... Utilization Review Experience (Preferred) * Full time 11am-7 pm * Experience with Cerner (Preferred)

Transfer RN/UR

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K/yr

Registered Nurse * Transfer Center Experience (Preferred ... Utilization Review Experience (Preferred) * Full time 11am-7 pm * Experience with Cerner (Preferred)

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How much do trainee rn utilization review nurse jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee rn utilization review nurse in Chicago, IL is $92,180.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,400.00 and $107,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Rn Utilization Review Nurse vs Registered Nurse in Utilization Review?

AspectTrainee Rn Utilization Review NurseRegistered Nurse in Utilization Review
CredentialsLicensed RN, in training or early in careerLicensed RN with experience in utilization review
Work EnvironmentSupervised training setting, often in healthcare or insurance companiesIndependent review, case analysis, and decision-making in healthcare or insurance
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with reviews, learning policies, supporting senior staffConducting utilization reviews, making coverage decisions, ensuring compliance

The main difference is that the Trainee Rn Utilization Review Nurse is in training and gaining experience, while the Registered Nurse in Utilization Review is a fully qualified professional responsible for independent review and decision-making. The trainee role focuses on learning, whereas the registered nurse role involves applying expertise to evaluate patient care and insurance coverage.

What are the most commonly searched types of Rn Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Rn Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Chicago, IL are:

Infographic showing various Trainee Rn Utilization Review Nurse job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, 9% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,180 per year, or $44.3 per hour.

Utilization Review Nurse

Silver Cross Hospital

New Lenox, IL • Remote

$34.73 - $45.15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Silver Cross Hospital rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

550th of 1,064 rated hospitals


Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve...and for each other. Come join us! It's the way you want to be treated.
Position Summary: Performs medical record review for severity of illness and intensity of service; liaison function with external review agencies to ensure compliance with regulations affecting financial reimbursement; identifies variance from established pathways
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Collects information from clinical medical record for severity of illness and intensity of service and documents such in clinical database
  • Monitors all levels of care for appropriateness and communicates variance; evaluates plan of care to ensure it is based on accepted standards
  • Provides information to external review organizations, documents pertinent communications
  • Refers to designated physician advisor those patients not meeting criteria as well as quality of care concerns
  • Maintains knowledge and incorporates current standards into practice

Required Qualifications: Knowledge of clinical norms; excellent communication skills; critical thinking skills; organized and efficient time management skills
Education and Training:
  • Nurse, Registered (RN) licensure
  • BSN preferred. 2-5 years previous Utilization Review experience preferred.
  • Current CPR
  • Relevant hospital nursing; hospital case management; insurance case management or utilization management experience preferred

Work Shift Details:
Days, Primarily remote; onsite orientation requirement; weekend and holiday rotation; on site requirement for meetings and mandatory training
Department:
CONTINUUM OF CARE
Benefits for You
At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.
Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement
Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However,registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.
The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.
The expected pay for this position is listed below:
$34.73 - $45.15

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About Silver Cross Hospital

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At Silver Cross, we pride ourselves on delivering unrivaled care to every patient, every time. As a result, our focus on safety, quality and patient experience has earned us numerous national awards over the years. As the needs of our community have grown, so has Silver Cross—in both size and stature. Our many healthcare services rapidly expanded, evolved and increased in complexity. To serve you and your loved ones even better than before, we've proudly partnered with many of Chicago's leading academic medical centers, bringing extraordinarily advanced care close to home.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New Lenox, IL, US

Year founded

1895

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