Mid Level Clinical Nurse Manager Jobs
Mid level clinical nurse manager jobs go to nurses ready to own unit operations, mentor junior staff, and lead quality improvement initiatives with limited day-to-day oversight. Roles are predominantly on-site across Healthcare & Medical Services, Science & Research, and Education, with employers like City of Hope, Sutter Health, and UNC Health hiring at this level now.
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Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Position Summary
As a Clinical Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at City of Hope, you will play a critical role in the healthcare continuum, providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. Your responsibilities encompass various aspects of patient care, from monitoring vital signs to managing pain and ensuring a smooth transition from the operating room to the recovery phase. Your expertise in the PACU is essential to ensuring patient safety, comfort, and a successful post-operative recovery. You will be an integral part of our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of cancer patients. This opportunity is for full-time, 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week), and designated for the evening shift (12:00pm start time, variable, may start as early as 10am as needed). This position is also eligible for a unit differential up to $5.20/hr additional and shift differentials up to $2.75/hr additional.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Provide expert nursing care to patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia. Monitor vital signs, assess pain levels, and administer medications as needed to ensure optimal recovery.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans. Recognize and respond to any post-operative complications promptly.
- Educate patients and their families about post-operative care, including pain management, wound care, and discharge instructions, ensuring they are well-informed and comfortable during their recovery.
- Use your clinical expertise to make informed decisions, evaluate patient responses to treatments, and intervene when necessary. Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the recovery process.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care. Effective communication and teamwork are essential in the PACU environment.
- Adhere to City of Hope's high standards for patient care, safety, and infection control protocols. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required
- Current California RN license
- Minimum of three (3) years related experience, PACU or Critical Care experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
- ACLS through American Heart Association
- PALS through American Heart Association
- For Perioperative Service – Requirement of 1-year perioperative experience or formal Perioperative nursing specialty course completed prior to application or within 6 months of hire or transfer.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please click here.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
- Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
- City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
- All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
- Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
- Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
- If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Position Summary
As a Clinical Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at City of Hope, you will play a critical role in the healthcare continuum, providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. Your responsibilities encompass various aspects of patient care, from monitoring vital signs to managing pain and ensuring a smooth transition from the operating room to the recovery phase. Your expertise in the PACU is essential to ensuring patient safety, comfort, and a successful post-operative recovery. You will be an integral part of our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of cancer patients. This opportunity is for full-time, 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week), and designated for the evening shift (12:00pm start time, variable, may start as early as 10am as needed). This position is also eligible for a unit differential up to $5.20/hr additional and shift differentials up to $2.75/hr additional.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Provide expert nursing care to patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia. Monitor vital signs, assess pain levels, and administer medications as needed to ensure optimal recovery.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans. Recognize and respond to any post-operative complications promptly.
- Educate patients and their families about post-operative care, including pain management, wound care, and discharge instructions, ensuring they are well-informed and comfortable during their recovery.
- Use your clinical expertise to make informed decisions, evaluate patient responses to treatments, and intervene when necessary. Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the recovery process.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care. Effective communication and teamwork are essential in the PACU environment.
- Adhere to City of Hope's high standards for patient care, safety, and infection control protocols. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required
- Current California RN license
- Minimum of three (3) years related experience, PACU or Critical Care experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
- ACLS through American Heart Association
- PALS through American Heart Association
- For Perioperative Service – Requirement of 1-year perioperative experience or formal Perioperative nursing specialty course completed prior to application or within 6 months of hire or transfer.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please click here.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
- Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
- City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
- All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
- Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
- Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
- If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.
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Mid Level Clinical Nurse Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level clinical nurse manager job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes. Highlight moments when you led a team through a process change, managed a unit in a charge nurse capacity, or drove measurable improvements in patient care metrics. Applications that show direct accountability, not just participation, stand out. Tailor your resume to reflect clinical leadership scope, and be ready to discuss how you handle staffing challenges and cross-departmental coordination.
Which companies hire mid level clinical nurse managers?
Companies hiring mid level clinical nurse managers right now include City of Hope, Sutter Health, and UNC Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, regional hospital networks, and specialty care organizations represent the largest share of employers recruiting at this experience level.
Are there remote mid level clinical nurse manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this specialty are on-site given the hands-on nature of unit management. About 8% of mid level clinical nurse manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in care coordination, utilization management, or telehealth program oversight rather than traditional inpatient settings.
How do I move up to a mid level clinical nurse manager role?
The path runs through deepening clinical expertise while taking on visible leadership responsibilities. Nurses who grow into mid level manager roles typically take charge shifts consistently, volunteer to lead quality projects, pursue a BSN or MSN if not already completed, and build a record of measurable unit-level impact. Certifications in nursing leadership or a specialty area also signal readiness for greater management scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level clinical nurse managers?
Mid Level clinical nurse manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Science & Research, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because of ongoing demand for experienced nurses who can bridge direct patient care and administrative accountability within complex care delivery environments.