How much do staff Nursing Manager jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, June 26th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Nurse Manager is $38 per hour, but can pay up to $100 per hour.

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Q: How does having a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) increase my value as a Nursing Managers job candidate?

Having a Chief Nursing Officer ( CNO ) validates your knowledge and skills as a nursing managers and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, DOU - Direct Observation Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, DOU - Direct Observation Unit

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

$72-115/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$153K-230K/year

Above Average Pay

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$146K-219K/year

Above Average Pay

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Templeton, CA

$146K-219K/year

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$146K-219K/year

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Trauma

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Trauma

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
3x12 hrs

$65-105/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Cardiology

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Cardiology

Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$77-101/hour

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Manager, Geriatrics

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Clinical Nurse Manager, Geriatrics

Healthcare Sages
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$200K/year

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted Today

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery

Adventist Health
Portland, OR

$132K-199K/year

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, Pediatrics

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, Pediatrics

Emanuel Medical Center
Turlock, CA
3x12 hrs

$59-95/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

Adventist Health
Portland, OR

$126K-189K/year

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$112K-182K/year

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

$54-86/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Perioperative

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Perioperative

UW Health
Madison, WI

$114K-171K/year

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Pediatrics

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Pediatrics

UW Health
Madison, WI

$114K-171K/year

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

UW Health
Madison, WI

$114K-171K/year

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

170 - DVH
Walton, NY
5x8 hrs

$54-81/hour

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

010 - UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, NY
5x8 hrs

$54-81/hour

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Clinic

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Clinic

Adventist Health
Portland, OR

$104K-156K/year

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$92K-152K/year

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Nursing Manager Jobs Salary Insights

Average Nursing Manager Salary

$60.75/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Manager is $60.75 per hour. This is 21% higher than the nursing US average of $48.23.

Last updated on June 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Nursing Manager Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, June 26th 2026, Vivian has 11 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $57 per hour on average, and up to $96 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, June 26th 2026, Vivian has 147 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,815 per hour on average, and up to $5,050 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Nursing Manager?

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

Which certifications are best for Nursing Managers?

Some healthcare employers may prefer nursing manager job candidates with Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML), Certified Executive in Nursing Practice (CENP), Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

How does having a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) increase my value as a Nursing Managers job candidate?

Having a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) validates your knowledge and skills as a nursing managers and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

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