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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$200K - $245K *

Drive strategic engagement with Key Opinion Leaders in rare neurological diseases, leading a national team. Manage relationships, synthesize insights, and guide thought leader strategies to influence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize property performance through strategic maintenance leadership, driving safety culture and sustainability. This impactful role necessitates technical expertise and frequent travel to ensure ex...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $192K *

Elevate telehealth access by providing evidence-based behavioral health care through clinical assessments and personalized treatment plans with a supportive multidisciplinary team in a fully virtual r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the dual-degree kinesiology program by providing strategic leadership, ensuring academic excellence, and fostering cross-cultural collaboration while teaching and mentoring faculty and stude...

Laramie, WYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$91K *

Help us enhance clinical innovation and education for rehab products, fostering relationships with providers and clinicians. Collaborate with sales teams to develop impactful content and training, dri...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine medical communication by leading a team of writers to craft regulatory and scientific documents. Oversee projects, ensuring clarity and quality for diverse audiences while adhering to timeli...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $284K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to build scalable, cloud-native solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem, driving innovation across key business areas like Marketing, Sales...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $234K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering innovative training solutions for customer-facing teams, enhancing product knowledge and engagement skills across diverse therapeutic areas and roles...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform the pre-sales operational landscape by leading strategic initiatives that enhance client experiences, streamline service offerings, and drive commercial success through collaboration with cr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Elevate your storytelling skills by crafting compelling proposals and presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate our value to clients, while managing resources and optimizin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $167K *

Champion risk management strategies by overseeing domestic and international insurance programs, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze risks and optimize...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing high-value enterprise accounts while driving growth through strategic partnerships and value realization. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure long-term customer su...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$179K - $298K *

Champion financial management excellence by leading teams to enhance processes, conduct risk assessments, and integrate data capabilities, ensuring continuous audit readiness and fraud prevention for...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $242K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical operations by leading program strategies, ensuring high-quality execution of clinical studies, and collaborating with global partners to drive innovation and eff...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $163K *

Drive impactful performance insights by defining and managing the measurement framework for ancillary product portfolios, ensuring strategic alignment and regulatory compliance while advising leadersh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Champion integrated project management for complex pharmaceutical advertising, leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget while mentoring junior staff and enhanci...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and optimize medical operations, ensuring compliance and quality in material review processes. Drive efficiency and collaboration among stakeholders while enhancing oper...

Princeton, NJRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $161K *

Join a team that's redefining member engagement through advanced analytics and strategic leadership. Drive analytics strategy, mentor engineers, and enhance conversational experiences across innovativ...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $167K *

Lead the successful delivery of complex projects, managing resources and stakeholders while ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards. Empower teams through mentorship and expert g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Manage capital portfolio activities, driving strategy and benefit realization through collaboration with finance and technology leaders. Ensure investments are prioritized and governed, enhancing deci...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $280K *

Help us ensure effective earned-value management and procurement processes by overseeing supplier relationships, coordinating with program teams, and driving data analysis to align project objectives...

Three Mile Bay, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as a Nurse Practitioner, collaborating with a dynamic team to assess and treat patients' mental health needs, develop tailored treatment plans, and ensure compliance with healthc...

Houston, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Shape the future of mental health care by providing comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and patient education. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and ensure...

Illinois, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Take ownership of patient care by assessing mental and physical health, diagnosing disorders, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement effective treatment plans while ensuring com...

Fort Lauderdale, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Elevate mental health care by assessing patients and collaborating with teams to create effective treatment plans. Utilize your expertise in psychotherapy and medication management to enhance patient...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

5 days 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.