Nurse Manager Jobs

Find your next Nurse Manager opportunity with Ladders. Explore vetted professional nursing leadership jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles overseeing clinical teams, coordinating day-to-day operations, and supporting high-quality patient care.

What Does a Nurse Manager Do?

Nurse Managers lead nursing teams and help ensure that clinical services run effectively. Typical responsibilities may include staffing and scheduling, coaching and evaluating employees, managing budgets, supporting quality and safety initiatives, and working with clinicians and administrators to improve care delivery. The scope of a role varies by employer, specialty, and facility.

Common Nurse Manager Roles

Opportunities may include Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Manager, Patient Care Manager, Unit Manager, and Nursing Operations Manager. Employers may seek leaders for specific departments or specialties, such as emergency care, surgery, oncology, intensive care, or ambulatory services.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers commonly look for registered nurse credentials, relevant clinical experience, and a track record of team leadership. Some positions may require a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration, along with an active license in the state of employment. Communication, decision-making, workforce planning, and knowledge of clinical quality and safety practices are valuable skills.

Explore Nurse Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse Nurse Manager listings on Ladders to find vetted roles that meet the site’s $100,000-or-more salary focus. Compare opportunities by location, specialty, employer, and responsibilities, then choose positions that align with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$104K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading complex Endoscopy digital implementation projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, risk management, and custom...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead customer engagement and service delivery in cloud and compliance projects. Manage project lifecycles, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while main...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive healthcare transformation by leading advanced consulting initiatives, enhancing delivery systems, and improving health outcomes. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to implement strategic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $153K *

Join a team that's redefining care management by leading strategic initiatives in utilization and appeals processes. Drive high-quality, cost-effective care while ensuring compliance and fostering a c...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance operational performance and ensure successful execution across the organization. Facilitate collaboration and embed best p...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $185K *

Champion client engagement success by overseeing RWD project delivery, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining strategic communication across teams to foster long-term client satisfaction and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading the proposal lifecycle for federal and defense opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in submissions, enhancing win ra...

Springville, UTRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$210K - $250K *

Drive enterprise-wide physician leadership and clinical oversight for government healthcare programs. Ensure high-quality, compliant healthcare services across federal detention facilities with a focu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and budget-friendly project delivery while enhancing team capabilities and stakeholder engagement...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing airline partnerships across the Americas, driving revenue growth through strategic negotiations and data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance custo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading engineering teams within dynamic business environments, ensuring top-tier delivery and quality while building cutting-edge AI solutions and mentoring talent to drive s...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Deliver comprehensive psychiatric care via telehealth, including assessments, treatment plans, and medication prescriptions while collaborating actively with a team of healthcare professionals in a fl...

Fayetteville, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $140K *

Empower a dynamic team in optimizing revenue cycle services, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships to achieve operational and financial success in...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the management of Epic Certified Application Analysts, ensuring effective design, build, and support of the Epic system. Lead teams in optimizing workflows and resolving issues while maintaini...

Bozeman, MTRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $175K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance customer success for high-value enterprise accounts, fostering long-lasting partnerships, driving engagement, and optimizing retention while managing a high-perfo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$93K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical quality and compliance in home health. As an OASIS Review Nurse, you'll ensure accurate assessments and coding, collaborating with clinicians to impr...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $100K *

Empower program success by managing daily operations and documentation for a key transformation initiative, coordinating across teams, maintaining accurate records, and supporting financial and admini...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate mental health care by providing individual telehealth psychiatric services. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with a team to develop effective treatment plans and ensuri...

Dayton, OHRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team to provide individual psychiatric care via telehealth, conducting assessments and prescribing treatments with a focus on ethical, patient-centered practice. Enjoy flexible hours and collab...

Toledo, OHRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive patient-focused psychiatric care through virtual telehealth solutions. Empower patients with tailored treatment plans while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals in a fully remote a...

Surprise, AZRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Provide exceptional telehealth psychiatric care in an autonomous and collaborative environment. Engage with patients, conduct assessments, and prescribe treatments while working flexible hours from ho...

Durham, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize patient outcomes by delivering remote psychiatric care through telehealth. Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to enhance treatment coordination and support diverse patient ne...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of mental health care by delivering telehealth psychiatric services with autonomy, collaborating with a diverse team, and making impactful decisions in patient treatment while ensurin...

Pasco, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality telehealth psychiatric care, conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and ensure compliance with regulations while enjoying the autonomy to...

High Point, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Nurse Manager do?question toggle

    A Nurse Manager leads nursing staff and oversees aspects of a clinical unit or service, including staffing, team development, daily operations, and quality and safety initiatives.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Nurse Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek an active registered nurse license, clinical experience, and leadership skills. Some roles require a bachelor’s or master’s degree or specialty-specific experience.

  • What job titles are similar to Nurse Manager?question toggle

    Related titles include Clinical Nurse Manager, Patient Care Manager, Unit Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, and Director of Nursing, depending on the role’s scope and seniority.

  • How much do Nurse Manager jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay depends on location, employer, specialty, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific compensation details.

  • Where can I find Nurse Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Nurse Manager listings on Ladders and use available filters to narrow opportunities by location, employer, and other preferences.