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How much do registered nurse project manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for registered nurse project manager in the United States is $49.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.22 and $55.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a registered nurse project manager?

A Registered Nurse Project Manager is a licensed nurse who oversees healthcare projects, such as implementing new clinical programs, improving patient care processes, or managing interdisciplinary teams. They combine clinical expertise with project management skills to coordinate tasks, monitor timelines, and ensure that project goals are met within healthcare settings. Their role often involves collaborating with medical staff, administrators, and external partners to drive improvements in patient care and organizational efficiency.

How does a registered nurse project manager balance clinical expertise with project management responsibilities?

A Registered Nurse Project Manager leverages their clinical background to inform project decisions while also managing timelines, resources, and team coordination. Balancing these roles often involves staying up-to-date on best nursing practices, facilitating communication between clinical staff and administrative teams, and ensuring project goals align with patient care standards. Time management and adaptability are essential, as daily tasks can range from leading meetings and creating reports to addressing clinical workflow challenges and supporting team development. This unique blend of responsibilities offers opportunities for professional growth and leadership within healthcare organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a registered nurse project manager?

To thrive as a Registered Nurse Project Manager, you need a solid background in nursing practice, project management principles, and a current RN license, often supplemented by a bachelor’s degree and a project management certification like PMP. Familiarity with project management software (such as Microsoft Project), electronic health records (EHRs), and healthcare compliance tools is essential. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills help you effectively coordinate teams and manage complex healthcare projects. These competencies are vital for ensuring projects are completed efficiently, within regulatory requirements, and with positive outcomes for patients and organizations.

What is the difference between Registered Nurse Project Manager vs Registered Nurse Case Manager?

AspectRegistered Nurse Project ManagerRegistered Nurse Case Manager
CredentialsRN license, project management certification (e.g., PMP)RN license, case management certification (e.g., CCM)
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, administrative settings, project teamsHospitals, clinics, community health, patient homes
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare organizations, insurance companiesHospitals, outpatient clinics, home health agencies
Primary FocusManaging healthcare projects, coordinating teams, implementing initiativesCoordinating patient care, managing individual cases, ensuring treatment plans

While both roles require RN licensure, the Registered Nurse Project Manager focuses on overseeing healthcare projects and teams, often requiring project management skills. In contrast, the Registered Nurse Case Manager concentrates on patient care coordination and case management, emphasizing direct patient interaction and care planning.

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Registered Nurse (RN) Project Manager - Development and Support

Galveston, TX • On-site

UTMB Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) Project Manager - Development and Support

Galveston, Texas, United States

Nursing & Care Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2604452

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and five years of clinical nursing experience. Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree (MSN, MHA, MBA, MPH, or related field).

  • Three years of experience in project/ team management or facilitation, or nursing leadership.

  • Experience in acute care, large health systems, or complex clinical environments.

  • Certification in quality, safety, nursing specialty, or administration.

Job Summary:

The Project Development and Support Manager is an RN who leads and supports initiatives to improve clinical operations, patient outcomes, and quality performance across the organization. This position focuses on identifying operational gaps, designing sustainable solutions, and driving projects that enhance efficiency, safety, compliance, care delivery, and improve the customer experience.

Salary Range:

$81,000.00 to $110,000.00, actual salary commensurate with experience.

Job Duties:

  • Uses clinical and operational data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Coordinates the identification, monitoring, resolution, and follow-up of patient care, departmental, or health system projects, goals, and operational issues.

  • Identifies, analyzes, and resolves operational challenges impacting nursing workflows, patient throughput, staffing efficiency, and/or resource utilization.

  • Develops and administers specific tools and methods for management of goals, projects, and tasks to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service/outcomes in a safe work environment.

  • Leads cross-functional initiatives to standardize processes and equipment, reduce variation, and improve reliability of care.

  • Supports change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of new workflows, tools, or processes.

  • Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate outcomes, risks, and return on investment.

  • Identifies appropriate internal controls for departments and/ or projects; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

  • Coordinates data management.

  • Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability.

  • Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to develop teams and work effectively with groups.

  • Ability to effectively deal with conflict management and the skill to anticipate and bring issues to resolution.

  • Ability to function effectively in complex and ambiguous situations.

  • Ability to influence without direct authority

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Strong presentation skills

Working Environment:

  • Requires occasional travel to off-site UTMB locations or conferences.

  • May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients or others.

Work Schedule:

Partial Remote to be determined by the department. Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and as needed on occasion.

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UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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