Travel Unit Manager RN

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency that specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with excellent opportunities in top-tier hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the United States. With a primary focus on supporting nurses and allied health professionals, Slate Healthcare is dedicated to helping these clinicians build stable, rewarding careers while also embracing the flexibility and adventure that comes with travel nursing assignments. The company prides itself on delivering personalized placements tailored to each healthcare professional’s lifestyle and career goals, ensuring advocates for work-life balance and competitive compensation. As a leader in the travel healthcare staffing industry, Slate Healthcare offers a supportive network for travel nurses and a range of specialties, providing not just temporary work assignments but also long-term professional development and growth.

The role offered by Slate Healthcare is for a Travel Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This travel nursing position is designed for an experienced RN who wishes to take on a managerial specialty role with a duration of six weeks. The position is a full-time travel assignment requiring 40 hours per week across 8-hour day shifts. The role begins as soon as possible and involves on-call responsibilities from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend coverage. The RN Manager will play a critical role in managing patient care processes effectively and ensuring proper resource allocation to achieve quality outcomes. This position is an exceptional opportunity for nurses seeking to make a significant and positive impact on patient care in a supportive and dynamic work environment.

As an RN UM (Utilization Management) Manager, the nurse will be tasked with coordinating patient care requirements, managing on-call duties, facilitating communication among healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The role demands a proactive approach to resource management, critical thinking, and strong leadership skills. Due to the travel nature of the position, the nurse will also experience diverse healthcare settings and patient populations, enhancing their clinical expertise and adaptability.

Slate Healthcare offers a competitive pay package which includes a tax-free stipend, although the exact amount is subject to confirmation. The comprehensive compensation is aligned with the 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week work schedule. Overall, this role presents a unique opportunity for travel nurses interested in leadership roles combined with the adventure and flexibility of travel nursing assignments. Working at Slate means joining a company that truly values and empowers its clinicians, providing unparalleled support from placement through the entire travel assignment.