Travel Registered Nurse Unit Manager

Overview

Step into a leadership role as a Registered Nurse Unit Manager in Bethel, Alaska, and shape the future of patient care in a community where compassion meets resilience. This is your opportunity to bring strategic clinical leadership to a bustling unit, elevate nursing practice, and mentor a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Unit Manager, you will guide day-to-day operations, optimize staffing and workflows, and partner with physicians and ancillary teams to create a seamless, safe, and healing environment.

Your expertise will empower nurses to grow, innovate, and excel, leaving a lasting impact on every patient and family you touch. This role is more than a position—it's a chance to lead with integrity, inspire your colleagues, and uplift a community that values warmth, tradition, and excellence in care. Alaska offers a unique backdrop for professional purpose: a place where your leadership can thrive amid stunning landscapes and a culture rooted in resilience and pride.

Bethel’s majesty, pristine wilderness, and the wonder of the northern lights remind us that care, like nature, is powerful when guided with clarity and heart. Bethel isn’t just a location—it’s an invitation to practice in a setting that blends state-of-the-art clinical practice with the beauty and challenge of rural Alaska. The opportunity also opens the door to working across various locations in the U.S. as needs arise, broadening your professional horizons and expanding your network of expertise.

You’ll experience the advantages of a supportive travel program that respects your schedule while offering you the chance to immerse yourself in diverse patient populations, hospital cultures, and care models. In Bethel and beyond, you’ll be part of a nationwide team that values adaptability, continuous learning, and a patient-first mindset, all while enjoying the freedom to explore landscapes from coastal bays to mountain ranges between assignments.

As Unit Manager, you’ll oversee clinical operations for your unit, ensuring safe patient flow, evidence-based nursing practice, and adherence to regulatory and quality standards. You’ll mentor frontline nurses, delegate with confidence, and cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where staff can thrive and advance. Your leadership will optimize staffing allocations, coordinate interdisciplinary rounds, and monitor performance metrics to drive improvements in patient outcomes and experience.

The role emphasizes professional growth—opportunities to pursue specialized certifications, gain exposure to advanced care protocols, and lead process improvement initiatives that sharpen leadership, critical thinking, and adaptability. This travel-facing assignment offers a competitive compensation package for a weekly pay range of $2,058–$2,220, with 32 guaranteed hours per week, and starts on February 24, 2026. It is structured as a contract in weeks with the possibility of extension, so you can plan a longer horizon while maintaining flexibility.

In addition to compelling pay, the package includes housing assistance to ease relocation logistics, a sign-on or completion bonus where applicable, and opportunities to extend your assignment as your expertise continues to add value. You’ll have access to comprehensive support 24/7 from a dedicated travel team, ensuring you receive guidance, resources, and problem-solving assistance whenever you need it, whether you’re on-site, transferring between facilities, or navigating new communities.

This blend of robust support and professional autonomy is designed to empower you to lead with confidence, deliver compassionate care, and model best practices for your team.

Call to action:
If you’re a motivated, patient-centered nursing leader ready to influence outcomes, apply now and embark on a transformative journey in Bethel, Alaska, with the option to expand your leadership across diverse locations in the U.S. This role offers the chance to guide a dedicated team, champion professional development, and shape care delivery in a setting that honors tradition while…