How much do staff Chief Nursing Officer jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, May 16th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Chief Nursing Officer is $47 per hour, but can pay up to $67 per hour.

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - CNO - Chief Nursing Officer

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Registered Nurse (RN) - CNO - Chief Nursing Officer

CoreMedical Group Perm
Oklahoma City, OK
5x8 hrs

$140K-200K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Chief Nursing Officer

UCHealth
Estes Park, CO

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

CoreMedical Group Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

5x8

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View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

CoreMedical Group Perm
Napa, CA
5x8 hrs

$167K-265K/year

5x8

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Perioperative

Adventist Health
Kailua, HI

$169K-253K/year

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs

$83-133/hour

3x12

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Chief Nursing Officer Salary Insights

Average Chief Nursing Officer Salary

$52.16/hour

The average salary for a Chief Nursing Officer is $52.16 per hour. This is 9% higher than the nursing US average of $47.54.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Where can I learn more about working as a Chief Nursing Officer?

Take a look at Vivian's Chief Nursing Officer Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What certifications are commonly held by Chief Nursing Officers?

Chief Nursing Officers may hold Nurse Manager and Leader Certification (CNML), Executive Nursing Practice Certification (CENP), Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC), Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) or Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), among others.

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