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Grow Your Career with HealthTrust & Lifepoint Health
Looking to expand your nursing career in a new location? HealthTrust Workforce Solutions has partnered with Lifepoint Health to provide travel nurse opportunities through a nationwide network of caring, compassionate, and inclusive facilities dedicated to making communities healthier.
As part of a leading diversified healthcare delivery network, Lifepoint Health facilities offer excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. Additionally, they share a deep commitment to delivering high-quality patient care that supports a culture of safety for both employees and patients.
Combined with HWS’ commitment to the improvement of human life and experience as an industry leader for over 25 years, our Lifepoint Health partnership gives you the opportunity to be at the heart of your community and care for your neighbors.
This community hospital is seeking a highly skilled nurse to join their team for an 8, 10, or 13 week assignment based on the facility need.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care, documenting care given
- Monitor, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
- Collaborate as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
- Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
- Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
What We Require from You:
- Minimum of one (1) year acute care experience in a hospital setting
- Current state nursing license
- Appropriate certifications as required for specific position
- Degree from an accredited school
- Demonstrate code of conduct and compliance policies
- Ability to communicate clearly with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Why You Will Love Working for HealthTrust:
- Weekly direct deposit pay options
- Guaranteed hours
- 401K with company match
- Ability to earn up to $750 for each referral
- Free private furnished housing or tax-free subsidy
- Career development for your lifestyle and location preference through a wide network of facilities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Location:
ID:
Location: Central Carolina Hospital - 1135 Carthage St Sanford, NC 27330
ID: 1045825
Job Board: EV
IND_2
ReqID: 1045825
Category: Travel
Position Type: Travel
HWS Exclusives: Yes
Min Pay Rate: $60.00
Max Pay Rate: $62.40
Grow Your Career with HealthTrust & Lifepoint Health
Looking to expand your nursing career in a new location? HealthTrust Workforce Solutions has partnered with Lifepoint Health to provide travel nurse opportunities through a nationwide network of caring, compassionate, and inclusive facilities dedicated to making communities healthier.
As part of a leading diversified healthcare delivery network, Lifepoint Health facilities offer excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. Additionally, they share a deep commitment to delivering high-quality patient care that supports a culture of safety for both employees and patients.
Combined with HWS’ commitment to the improvement of human life and experience as an industry leader for over 25 years, our Lifepoint Health partnership gives you the opportunity to be at the heart of your community and care for your neighbors.
This community hospital is seeking a highly skilled nurse to join their team for an 8, 10, or 13 week assignment based on the facility need.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care, documenting care given
- Monitor, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
- Collaborate as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
- Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
- Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
What We Require from You:
- Minimum of one (1) year acute care experience in a hospital setting
- Current state nursing license
- Appropriate certifications as required for specific position
- Degree from an accredited school
- Demonstrate code of conduct and compliance policies
- Ability to communicate clearly with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Why You Will Love Working for HealthTrust:
- Weekly direct deposit pay options
- Guaranteed hours
- 401K with company match
- Ability to earn up to $750 for each referral
- Free private furnished housing or tax-free subsidy
- Career development for your lifestyle and location preference through a wide network of facilities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Location:
ID:
Location: Central Carolina Hospital - 1135 Carthage St Sanford, NC 27330
ID: 1045825
Job Board: EV
IND_2
ReqID: 1045825
Category: Travel
Position Type: Travel
HWS Exclusives: Yes
Min Pay Rate: $60.00
Max Pay Rate: $62.40
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
- UNC Health177
- Fresenius Medical Care174
- Centra Health143
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions132
- Optum60
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services381
- Education79
- Insurance15
- Science & Research15
- Technology & Software11
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse clinical manager jobs.
- Active registered nurse license with five or more years of clinical experience
- Proven experience in staff supervision, scheduling, and performance management
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of CMS conditions of participation and Joint Commission standards
- BLS certification required, ACLS or specialty certification preferred for acute care settings
- Experience with electronic health records systems and clinical documentation workflows
Tips for Your Registered Nurse Clinical Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the manager split
Registered nurse clinical manager roles blend direct patient care oversight with administrative accountability. Your resume needs to show both sides: quantify your team size, document any budget or staffing responsibilities, and list clinical certifications alongside any quality improvement or regulatory compliance projects you led.
Highlight unit-specific regulatory wins
Hiring managers in this role care deeply about Joint Commission readiness and CMS compliance. If you led a survey-ready audit, reduced a deficiency citation, or implemented a new clinical protocol that passed inspection, name the specific regulatory framework and outcome on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists registered nurse clinical manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by care setting
The day-to-day scope of a registered nurse clinical manager shifts significantly between an ICU, a home health agency, and an ambulatory surgery center. Search with the care setting in mind so you're targeting roles where your existing clinical background matches what the unit actually needs.
Prepare a staffing-crisis scenario
Interviewers for clinical manager roles almost always ask how you've handled short-staffing, a sudden census spike, or a critical incident. Have a specific, structured example ready that covers your decision-making process, what you communicated to leadership, and the measurable outcome.
Negotiate start date around license transfer timing
If you're relocating and need a new state nursing license or an endorsement through the Nurse Licensure Compact, build that timeline into your offer negotiation. Proposing a start date that accounts for the licensure process signals professionalism and prevents a compliance gap on day one.
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most registered nurse clinical managers?
The most active employers for registered nurse clinical managers right now are UNC Health, Fresenius Medical Care, and Centra Health, and the most openings are in North Carolina, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health system consolidation has increased demand for experienced clinical managers across both large hospital networks and regional medical centers.
How many registered nurse clinical manager jobs are remote?
About 21% of registered nurse clinical manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most unit management roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include utilization management, case management leadership, telehealth program coordination, and clinical quality and compliance oversight positions.
How do you become a registered nurse clinical manager?
Start by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing if you don't already have one, then build several years of direct bedside experience in your target specialty. Move into a charge nurse or assistant manager role to develop supervisory experience, pursue a relevant certification such as the Nurse Executive certification, and document concrete outcomes from any quality improvement or staff leadership work you take on.
How do you get hired as a registered nurse clinical manager with little management experience?
Focus on roles labeled 'assistant clinical manager' or 'charge nurse supervisor' rather than applying directly to full manager postings. Highlight any informal leadership you've taken on, such as precepting new staff, leading a process improvement project, or serving on a shared governance committee. Internal promotion from within a health system is the most common entry point, so applying to organizations where you already have clinical relationships gives you a real advantage.
What does the registered nurse clinical manager interview process look like?
Most health systems use a multi-stage process that begins with an HR screening call focused on licensure, experience, and availability. A panel interview with the director of nursing and two or three unit staff typically follows, covering behavioral scenarios around conflict resolution, staffing decisions, and regulatory preparedness. Some organizations add a unit walkthrough or a brief written exercise on a staffing or quality scenario before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse clinical manager jobs?
You can find and apply to registered nurse clinical manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty, care setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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