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Permanent Executive Leadership Jobs in California

Find Exciting Permanent Executive Jobs in California with AMN Healthcare

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

Competitive Salaries for Executive Professionals in California

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 positions in was $239k per year.

Executive Salary Trends in California

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 jobs in California, the average pay hovers around $239k per year. It’s worth noting that the highest paying job in California for a permanent Executive role in the last year reached $420k annually, highlighting the potential for growth in your career.

Flexible Start Dates in California to Suit Your Schedule

At AMN Healthcare, we prioritize your convenience. As of Jun 23, 2026, we offer Executive jobs in California with a range of starting dates, including Jul 7, 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 Professionals in California

In California, the types of facilities offering permanent jobs for Executive Leaderships are diverse. Whether you prefer to work in Community (4 jobs), Health System (2 jobs), Hospice (1 job), and Acute Care (1 job) facilities, AMN Healthcare has you covered.

Don’t miss out on these exceptional career opportunities! Your dream job awaits!

Top Cities in California with Permanent Executive Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 permanent Executive positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

Highest Paying Jobs in San Francisco

AMN Healthcare currently has permanent Executive positions available in San Francisco.
permanent
Chief Nursing Officer
  • San Francisco, California – 94117
  • July 7, 2026
Contact for Details
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
permanent
Chief Nursing Officer
  • San Francisco, California – 94117
  • July 7, 2026
Contact for Details
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
permanent
Chief Nursing Officer
  • San Francisco, California – 94117
  • July 7, 2026
Contact for Details
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
permanent
Chief Nursing Officer
  • San Francisco, California – 94117
  • July 7, 2026
Contact for Details
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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Statistics on Executive Jobs in California

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Frequently Asked Questions about Permanent Executive Jobs in California

How many Executive jobs are currently available in California?

As of Jun 23, 2026, AMN Healthcare currently has 1 exclusive permanent Executive job opportunities waiting for you in California.

What is the salary range for permanent Executive jobs in California?

The pay rates for the available Executive Leadership jobs in California range from $151k to $420k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Executive positions in California?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average annual salary based on 8 permanent Executive jobs in California is $239k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends in California for permanent Executive positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for permanent Executive jobs in California was $239k per year. The highest-paying position in California in the past year reached $420k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these California Executive jobs?

Yes, as of Jun 23, 2026, AMN Healthcare offers permanent Executive Leadership jobs in California with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of Jul 7, 2026 (1 job).

What types of healthcare facilities offer permanent Executive jobs in California?

Our permanent Executive opportunities in California span across diverse healthcare settings, including Community (4 jobs), Health System (2 jobs), Hospice (1 job), and Acute Care (1 job).

What Executive jobs are available at Acute Care facilities in California?

AMN Healthcare has 1 Executive jobs at Acute Care facilities in California as of Jun 23, 2026.

Healthcare Facilities in California that Offer Executive Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered permanent jobs for Executive professionals.

El Camino Health-Mountain View Campus (El Camino Hospital)
Departments
Board Member, Compensation/Benefits Leadership, Compliance Leadership, Human Resources Leadership, Infectious Diseases Leadership, Neurology Clinical Leadership, Neurology Clinical Physician Leadership, Oncology Clinical Leadership, Operations Leadership, Palliative Care Leadership, Patient Experience/Engagement Leadership, Radiology Leadership, Rehabilitation Clinical Leadership, and SPD Leadership
Address
2500 Grant Road PO Box 7025
Mountain View, CA 94040
* 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.