How much does a Chief Nurse make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Chief Nurse in the United States is $47 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $44 and $53. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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A2Z Staffing Solutions - Helena , MT
Chief Nursing Officer Position Overview: As the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), you will lead a team ... Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Montana or able to attain licensure in Montana prior to the first ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Clive Behavioral Health - Clive , IA
Chief Nursing Officer Opportunity Clive Behavioral Health (CBH) is a modern, state-of-the-art, 100 ... You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Cherry County Hospital & Clinic - Sioux Falls , SD
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Location: Cherry County Hospital and Clinic, Valentine NE Overview ... Establish mechanisms for nurse involvement in shared governance and decision-making structures
ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital - La Palma , CA
The Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic leadership as the senior executive position ... EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Active and current professional registered nurse licensed in the ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Northern Nevada Medical Center - Sierra - Reno , NV
The Chief Nursing Officer will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance ... nurse practice councils and in high reliability teams. SERVICE: Creates systems, processes and care ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
PAM Health - Beaumont , TX
Chief Nursing Officer The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of the ... Performs duties of staff nurse as necessary. Represents nursing in hospital-wide planning, medical ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago
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