In range for Michigan staff rolesMichigan staff postings that state pay run $62k/yr to $114k/yr, the middle half $72k/yr to $108k/yr, across 384 postings.
Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Jackson, MI area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Utilization Review. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Clinical pathway, Navigator, or Utilization Review.
Shift(s) available: day shift
Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
Employer features: Adoption Assistance, Best Places to Work recognition, Child Care Benefits, Family Care Benefits, Level 2 trauma center, Magnet recognized, Paid Parental Leave, Phone Plan Discount, PTO, Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance
Qualifications
RN Diploma degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing
Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Michigan
Neighborhoods+Within Jackson, residential streets feature classic housing built from the late 19th through mid-20th centuries, with neighborhoods around Chittock Avenue, Maple Avenue, and the Art District anchoring the core. Healthcare workers and young professionals frequently look toward surrounding townships and suburbs such as Summit Township, Michigan Center, and Grass Lake to the east, or small communities like Spring Arbor, Parma Township, and Liberty Township for quieter, established residential settings.
Within Jackson, residential streets feature classic housing built from the late 19th through mid-20th centuries, with neighborhoods around Chittock Avenue, Maple Avenue, and the Art District anchoring the core. Healthcare workers and young professionals frequently look toward surrounding townships and suburbs such as Summit Township, Michigan Center, and Grass Lake to the east, or small communities like Spring Arbor, Parma Township, and Liberty Township for quieter, established residential settings.
Getting around+Local commutes within Jackson are brief, with typical drive times averaging around 13 minutes to reach primary regional employers like Henry Ford Jackson Hospital along North East Avenue. Jackson also functions as a residential connector along the Interstate 94 corridor, sitting roughly 40 miles from Ann Arbor and Lansing, with local passenger connections available at the historic downtown Jackson train station.
Local commutes within Jackson are brief, with typical drive times averaging around 13 minutes to reach primary regional employers like Henry Ford Jackson Hospital along North East Avenue. Jackson also functions as a residential connector along the Interstate 94 corridor, sitting roughly 40 miles from Ann Arbor and Lansing, with local passenger connections available at the historic downtown Jackson train station.
Outdoors+Jackson County is packed with outdoor recreation, offering nearly 20 public golf courses and numerous inland lakes accessible for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. Paved walking and cycling routes include the Falling Waters Trail, which connects directly to the Inter-City Bike Trail, while Sparks Foundation County Park features the illuminated Cascade Falls and splash pad alongside parks like McCourtie Park, William J. Nixon Park, and Under the Oaks Park.
Jackson County is packed with outdoor recreation, offering nearly 20 public golf courses and numerous inland lakes accessible for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. Paved walking and cycling routes include the Falling Waters Trail, which connects directly to the Inter-City Bike Trail, while Sparks Foundation County Park features the illuminated Cascade Falls and splash pad alongside parks like McCourtie Park, William J. Nixon Park, and Under the Oaks Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Jackson
Jackson offers healthcare professionals a relaxed, accessible home base characterized by industrial heritage, active community revitalization, and abundant outdoor recreation. Anchored by Henry Ford Jackson Hospital on North East Avenue, medical workers benefit from easy local commutes averaging roughly 13 minutes, bypassing the gridlock common in larger Michigan metros while remaining roughly 40 miles from both Ann Arbor and Lansing. Downtown Jackson has fostered a creative core centered on the Bright Walls mural district, local hangouts like Grand River Brewery, and coffee purveyors such as Fortress Coffee and Jackson Coffee Company. Outdoor life is a centerpiece, from biking the Falling Waters Trail and exploring area lakes to summer evenings spent watching illuminated water displays at Cascade Falls. Relocating nurses should anticipate cold, snowy winters, humid summer spells, and road infrastructure that can be rough after seasonal freezes. While central neighborhoods feature vintage homes, many professionals choose adjacent communities like Summit Township, Spring Arbor, or Michigan Center for quieter suburban settings.
