Desperately trying to break out of bedside. I have 2 years ICU experience and am so close to an MSN in Leadership & Management. I’d prefer an administrative/care management position, how do I break into this field?

Try applying to health insurance companies. I work in utilization management and love it! I work from home, have a regular schedule with all holidays and weekends off. I don’t think I could go back to hospital work.

So I had the same problem trying to get away from the bedside I started a job as a case manager for a hospice company to get some experience.
Try looking to home health or hospice.

Look around for open positions - speak to your NM or director . I can remember my staff coming too for advice etc while I would miss that particular nurse I knew that it was time to fly in another direction for him/ her.
If you can try to shadow a position you are interested in.

Hello!
I totally understand how you feel.
I’ve been a RN for 40 years & I’m still working, PT - but should be FT.
I actually got into CM nursing without even trying, haha.
I needed a break from hospital/bedside nursing; and also needed a change.
I was fortunate to find a friend that recommended me to a specialty pharmacy company, & that’s where it began!
There were no special requirements. They were happy I was an experienced & hard working nurse.
Now I am an nurse care manager for an Elder Care company, and prior to this I was a CM for multiply disabled adults (physical and mental).
I truly believe it’s WHO you know. Just ask! Your skills are needed & you learn when you work.
I would still like to get my certification in case management.
Wishing you the best!