Occupation
Nurse Manager
A Nurse Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of a hospital unit or clinical department, supervising nursing staff, handling staff scheduling, and ensuring patient care coordination meets quality and safety standards. This role sits at the intersection of clinical practice and administration, typically filled by an experienced RN with strong nursing leadership skills who also manages departmental budgets. They rely heavily on EHR/EMR systems like Epic to track outcomes, staffing needs, and compliance across the unit.
Duties & responsibilities
- Supervise nursing staff and coordinate daily unit operations across inpatient or ambulatory clinical settings
- Schedule nursing personnel and manage staffing levels to meet patient care demands
- Oversee patient care delivery and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
- Provide direct clinical care alongside management responsibilities in the assigned specialty
- Support staff development, training, and performance management within the department
- Communicate with attending physicians and care teams to coordinate patient outcomes
What Nurse Manager roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Nurse Manager make?
Employers posting Nurse Manager roles list a median of $123,000 a year (middle half $114,000–$132,000), from 27 postings that state pay.
54% of open Nurse Manager roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Nurse Manager roles?
50 open Nurse Manager roles from 6 employers; the most at Veterans Health Administration, Cleveland Clinic and Vanderbilt University & Medical Center, and in Tennessee, Ohio and California.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Nurse Manager in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 50
- Employers
- 6
- Median pay
- $123,000
- Disclose pay
- 54%
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Open Nurse Manager roles (50)
RN - Telemetry Stepdown Unit Nurse Manager
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Chicago, IL · $80,018 – $149,392
This is a nurse manager position leading a telemetry and stepdown unit at a VA medical center, overseeing staff development, clinical care quality, and unit operations for veterans receiving cardiac monitoring and transitional care. The role suits experienced registered nurses with leadership capability and interest in managing a clinical team in a structured healthcare environment.
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Supervisory Nurse (Medical-Surgical) Inpatient
Indian Health Service
Zuni, New Mexico · $107,048 – $139,166
This nursing leadership role oversees an inpatient medical-surgical unit at a community health center, combining staff supervision and clinical care delivery. It suits experienced nurses ready to move into management, handling scheduling, performance evaluation, policy development, and direct patient care.
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Emergency Room Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
Full-time · ADVENTHEALTH 7000 E HAMPTION · $35 – $60 / hour
This role manages nursing care delivery in an emergency department, overseeing patient assessments, treatment coordination, and staff supervision within an acute hospital setting. It suits registered nurses with emergency or critical care experience who are ready to take on leadership responsibilities while maintaining direct patient care.
Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Clinical Staff Leader, Registered Nurse, Med/Surg, Full -Time Days, Clarksville
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Clarksville, TN
A clinical leadership role in a cardiac catheterization lab that combines direct patient care assistance with team supervision and quality oversight. This position suits registered nurses with at least a year of experience who are ready to move into a supervisory capacity while maintaining hands-on clinical involvement.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Assistant Nurse Manager - Neuro Expansion
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Cleveland, OH
This role manages nursing staff and coordinates patient care on a specialized neurology unit during night shifts at a newly expanded facility. It suits experienced nurses seeking leadership responsibility in a high-acuity specialty with exposure to complex neurological conditions.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Clinical Nurse Manager - Ambulatory Surgery Center
CityMD
Full-time · Florham Park, NJ · $93,900 – $117,400
This is a nurse manager position overseeing perioperative departments at an ambulatory surgery center, including pre-op, OR, recovery, and endoscopy areas. It suits experienced operating room nurses who are ready to move into clinical leadership and can manage both staff and financial operations.
Listed on CityMD’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Lebanon, PA · $83,623 – $144,308
A nursing leadership role at a Veterans Affairs medical center's mental health unit, overseeing clinical care delivery, staff supervision, and unit operations. Suited for registered nurses with behavioral health experience who want to step into management and drive evidence-based improvements across a 24/7 inpatient or outpatient service.
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Supervisory Nurse (OB/GYN)
Indian Health Service
Zuni, New Mexico · $107,048 – $139,166
This supervisory role oversees obstetrical nursing staff and delivers clinical care to patients across pregnancy and postpartum stages at a community health center in New Mexico. It suits experienced nurses who are ready to combine hands-on patient care with team leadership and administrative responsibilities.
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Transfer Center Supervisor Full Time Nights
AdventHealth
Full-time · ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION · $38 – $71 / hour
A nursing leadership role managing patient transfers and admissions at a hospital transfer center, coordinating high-acuity placements across departments and facilities. This suits experienced nurses with critical care or emergency background who want to move into supervisory work with clinical decision-making authority.
Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Nurse Manager, Medical CVICU - VUH
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Nashville, TN
A leadership position overseeing nursing operations in an acute cardiac care unit, responsible for budget management, quality standards, team development, and clinical program strategy. This role suits experienced nurses ready to transition into healthcare management and drive operational excellence.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Likely next role (2)
Where Nurse Managers commonly go next: Director of Nursing, Nurse Director.
Director of Nursing
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
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Director of Nursing
Lifepoint Hospitals
Apex, NC
Listed on Lifepoint Hospitals’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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From Clinical Manager, Clinical Manager/ Director, Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Practice Manager, Director of Nursing, Healthcare Administrator, Nurse Director, Nurse Supervisior, Nursing Manager, Nursing Preceptor, Nursing Supervisor.
Health System Administrator - Assistant Director
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Rolla, MO · $125,776 – $163,514
This role leads administrative operations across VA clinics in Missouri as part of the executive leadership team, managing financial resources, community partnerships, clinical services, and staff performance. It suits experienced healthcare administrators who can navigate complex government systems and drive operational excellence across multiple facilities.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Health System Specialist (Credentials)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Portsmouth, VA · $62,640 – $81,436
This federal position supports the credentialing operations at a Navy medical center by managing provider applications, verifying qualifications, and maintaining credentialing databases. It's suited to someone with healthcare administration experience or a relevant graduate degree who can handle detailed compliance work and coordinate with clinical staff.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Director of Nursing
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
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Clinical Nurse Educator
HonorHealth
Listed on HonorHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Clinical Integrity Manager
Cohere Health
Full-time · United States · $96,000 – $125,000
This is a hands-on clinical operations role for someone with deep healthcare expertise to serve as a bridge between clinical strategy and product delivery at a health plan technology company. You'll own clinical requirements, testing, and governance while working cross-functionally to ensure the company's platform meets regulatory and clinical standards.
Listed on Cohere Health’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Department Supervisor I - ED
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Mercy Hospital
Lead a team managing patient registration and administrative workflows in a busy emergency department, mentoring staff while driving operational efficiency and compliance. This role suits someone with supervisory experience who wants to advance healthcare delivery through strong team leadership and process improvement.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Associate Nursing Officer - Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Nashville, TN
This role leads nursing operations and strategy for a major cardiac care center within an academic medical system, overseeing clinical quality, finances, staff development, and regulatory compliance. It suits experienced nursing leaders ready to shape how a complex hospital department delivers care across multiple programs and locations.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
CAS Clinical Service Manager, CAS- New Jersey
Medtronic
Full-time · Newark, NJ · $130,000 – $140,000
This role leads clinical support teams across a regional territory for Medtronic's cardiac ablation business, managing staff, coordinating with sales, and delivering clinical guidance to hospital customers. It suits experienced healthcare professionals with management experience who can blend technical ablation knowledge with team leadership and frequent travel.
Listed on Medtronic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director of Nursing
Lifepoint Hospitals
Apex, NC
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Health System Specialist (Investigations Coordinator and Risk Analyst)
Veterans Health Administration
El Paso, TX · $74,678 – $97,087
This role oversees investigations and compliance activities across a veterans health system, analyzing risks and coordinating fact-finding processes for various regulatory bodies and internal issues. The position suits experienced healthcare administrators or compliance professionals comfortable managing sensitive investigations and identifying systemic patterns in organizational risk.
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What employers state they pay
Median
$123,000
Middle half
$114,000 – $132,000
From 27 of 50 open roles — the 54% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry4%
- Mid8%
- Senior16%
- Lead / Staff / Principal8%
- Management63%
From 49 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Nurse Manager postings ask for
Measured from the 50 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Budget Management4 roles8.0%
- Infection Control3 roles6.0%
- Patient Education3 roles6.0%
- Quality Management3 roles6.0%
- Regulatory Compliance3 roles6.0%
Where Nurse Manager roles are
Among the 36 of 50 open roles we could place on a map.
- Ohio6
Employers hiring Nurse Managers
6 in total, most open roles first.
- VAVeterans Health Administration19 roles
- CCCleveland Clinic12 roles
- AdventHealth4 roles
- CityMD2 roles
- ISIndian Health Service2 roles