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Find Exciting Permanent Executive Chief Nursing Officer Jobs with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Executive Chief Nursing Officer seeking permanent job opportunities? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your gateway to a wide array of rewarding career options. With a total of 1 permanent Executive Chief Nursing Officer jobs currently available, our platform is your one-stop destination for your job search needs.

Competitive Salaries for Chief Nursing Officer Jobs

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our opportunities are not just abundant but also lucrative. Based on jobs placed in the last year, the average pay rate for Executive Chief Nursing Officer positions was $230k per year.

Executive Chief Nursing Officer Salary Trends

We understand that staying informed about salary trends is essential when you’re considering your next career move. Based on historical data from the last year of posted Executive Chief Nursing Officer jobs, the average pay hovers around $230k per year. It’s worth noting that the highest paying job for a permanent Executive Chief Nursing Officer role in the last year reached $270k annually, highlighting the potential for growth in your career.

Flexible Start Dates to Suit Your Schedule

At AMN Healthcare, we prioritize your convenience. As of Jun 22, 2026, we offer Executive Chief Nursing Officer jobs with a range of starting dates, including Jul 5, 2026 (1 job). This flexibility allows you to plan your transition into a new position seamlessly, giving you the freedom to choose what works best for your schedule.

Diverse Facilities Hiring Executive Chief Nursing Officer Executive Jobs

The types of facilities offering permanent Executive Chief Nursing Officer jobs for Executive professionals are diverse. Whether you prefer to work in Critical Access Hospital (2 jobs), Academic (2 jobs), Health System (1 job), Community (1 job), and Acute Care (1 job) facilities, AMN Healthcare has you covered.

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Find Chief Nursing Officer Jobs in San Francisco

AMN Healthcare currently has permanent Chief Nursing Officer positions available in San Francisco.
permanent
Chief Nursing Officer
  • San Francisco, California – 94117
  • July 5, 2026
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Chief Nursing Officer, UCSF Health NetworkUniversity of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CaliforniaUCSF Health is seeking an exceptional nursing executive to serve as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for the UCSF Health Network, a growing, integrated community hospital and ambulatory network within one of the nation’s premier academic health systems. This is a rare opportunity to lead, build, and scale nursing strategy and operations across a network at a pivotal moment of transformation and growth—while advancing UCSF’s mission of clinical excellence, innovation, and public service.The OpportunityThe Chief Nursing Officer serves as the senior nursing executive for the UCSF Health Network, reporting to the SVP/President of the UCSF Health Network, with a dotted-line relationship to the System Chief Nurse Executive. As a key member of the Network executive leadership team and dyad partner to the Chief Medical Officer, the CNO provides enterprise-level leadership for nursing practice, clinical operations, workforce strategy, and patient experience across multiple community hospitals, ambulatory sites, and affiliated partnerships.The Network is transitioning from acquisition and stabilization to performance optimization and growth, supported by significant capital investment, service line expansion, and rising demand for high-quality community-based care. The CNO will play a central role in translating UCSF’s academic standards into community settings while building a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready nursing workforce.Scope and Impact
  • Executive oversight of UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital and UCSF Health Hyde Hospital
  • Leadership of nursing across Network ambulatory and outpatient sites
  • Engagement with affiliate partners and physician foundation practices
  • ~$1.1B network enterprise
  • ~3,000 employees
  • ~1,600 direct nursing FTEs
  • Highly matrixed environment requiring influence, collaboration, and systems thinking
The CNO will directly lead senior nursing executives and is expected to build a robust leadership pipeline, positioning the UCSF Health Network as a development ground for future nursing leaders.Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nursing services across the Network
  • Establish and uphold professional nursing practice standards aligned with UCSF Health expectations
  • Drive measurable improvements in quality, safety, patient experience, engagement, and retention
  • Lead workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and shared governance
  • Achieve financial and productivity targets through effective resource stewardship
  • Advance Magnet® designation and nursing excellence initiatives
  • Partner effectively with physician leaders, academic colleagues, and affiliate organizations
  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and a culture of safety, trust, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field required; DNP or PhD strongly preferred
  • Registered Nurse, eligible for licensure in California
  • 8–10+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility
  • Demonstrated success in complex, multi-site or matrixed health systems, preferably in community hospitals
  • Strong operational, financial, and change-management expertise
  • Experience in unionized environments and Magnet® organizations highly desirable
  • Commitment to academic excellence, evidence-based practice, and inclusive leadership
Compensation & BenefitsUSCF is offering a competitive executive package including an anticipated base salary between $400-475k and a 15-20% incentive annual target.About UCSF HealthUCSF is one of the world’s leading health sciences universities and an academic health system nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and education. UCSF Health extends this excellence through a growing network of hospitals and ambulatory sites across Northern California, delivering high-quality, accessible care to diverse communities.CandidacyInterested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest outlining key leadership experience and impact. All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.Contact:Beth RossConsultant, Executive & Physician Leadership SearchAMN HealthcareBeth.Ross@amnhealthcare.com#BESmith#BESrecruitment#LI-BR1
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Nationwide Statistics on Executive Chief Nursing Officer Jobs

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Executive Chief Nursing Officer permanent job. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends across the US over the last 3 months, along with other important data about types of healthcare facilities offering work so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Executive Chief Nursing Officer Jobs

How many Permanent Executive Chief Nursing Officer jobs are available in the US from AMN?

As of 6/21/26, AMN Healthcare had 1 exclusive job opportunities for Permanent CNO professionals in the US.

What is the historical salary range for CNO jobs in the US?

Based on the last 12 months of data, pay rates for Executive Chief Nursing Officer jobs in the US have ranged from $200k to $270k annually for permanent positions.

What is the average salary for a Permanent Executive Chief Nursing Officer?

Based on historical data, the average pay for Executive CNO jobs in the US is $230k a year for permanent jobs.

Which types of facilities hire the most Executive Chief Nursing Officers in the US?

Of the 6 Executive Chief Nursing Officer jobs recently filled for Permanent Leadership positions, the types of facilities hiring included Critical Access Hospital, Academic, and Health System facilities.

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.