Utilization Management Nurse

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Dubuque, Iowa, US Until 9/14/2026 First posted April 15, 2025 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job description

Utilization Management Nurse

Location: Onsite in Dubuque, IA. Also accepting remote applicants.

We are looking for a nurse just like you - a nurse that thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys making a difference for patients, and prefers working in a professional office setting with daytime office hours and weekends/holidays off.

This position is responsible for working telephonically with providers to evaluate and pre-certify requests such as hospital stays, outpatient surgeries, outpatient tests, care, etc. Review requests and match up to an evidence-based guideline to ensure proper care and ensure the right service is happening at the right time and is medically necessary. In this position you will be handling multiple provider phone calls at any given time and need to be able to handle a very fast paced environment. You will also work closely with participants for referrals to case management and condition management services according to referral criteria and health plan guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have strong multitasking skills, RN and clinical experience, preferably in ER, ICU, mental health, orthopedics, and/or pain management. Bilingual is also preferred.

Full-Time Benefits - Most benefits start day 1

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Flex Spending or HSA
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
  • PTO/Paid Holidays
  • Company-paid ST and LT Disability
  • Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
  • Subsidized Parking
  • Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

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About this role

Summary

Evaluate provider requests, ensure proper care, handle multiple calls in fast-paced environment

Job title

Utilization Management Nurse

Experience level

clinical experience

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Onsite in Dubuque, IA, remote applicants accepted

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RNclinical experience

Preferred skills

bilingual

Specializations

utilization managementclinicalRNtelephonic
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dubuque, IA, USA

On-site City

Dubuque, IA, USA

Remote City