Nurse Manager Jobs

Nurse Manager jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, long-term care, and ambulatory care settings, at every level from charge nurse to director of nursing, with specializations in ICU, med-surg, and behavioral health management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,830+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityJacksonville, FL
Work type68% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Help at Home
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
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Help at Home
New 14h ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Help at Home
Indianapolis, Indiana
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
10,000+

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Career Land Center
Emergency Room Nurse Manager
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Career Land Center
New 14h ago
Emergency Room Nurse Manager
Career Land Center
Asheville, North Carolina
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
11-50

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Orlando Health
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager - MSU - Varies Shift - VFT - Horizon West
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Orlando Health
New 14h ago
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager - MSU - Varies Shift - VFT - Horizon West
Orlando Health
Winter Garden, Florida
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Baystate Health
Nurse Manager of WETU, Postpartum and Lactation Services/Parent Education
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Baystate Health
New 16h ago
Nurse Manager of WETU, Postpartum and Lactation Services/Parent Education
Baystate Health
Springfield, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$131k - $178k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Kaiser Permanente
Nurse Manager, National Care Coordination Center, Emergency
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Kaiser Permanente
New 17h ago
Nurse Manager, National Care Coordination Center, Emergency
Kaiser Permanente
Duluth, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$133k - $154k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Nurse Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health172
  • U
    US Department of Veterans Affairs100
  • Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente57
  • Fresenius Medical Care
    Fresenius Medical Care50
  • PruittHealth
    PruittHealth34

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services218
  • Insurance42
  • Education27
  • Technology & Software23
  • Science & Research4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse manager jobs.

  • Active RN licensure with a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) required
  • Minimum two to five years of clinical nursing experience in the relevant specialty
  • Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, scheduling, or charge nurse responsibilities
  • Master of science in nursing (MSN) or nursing administration degree preferred or required
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required

Tips for Your Nurse Manager Job Search

Quantify your unit management outcomes

Nurse managers who get interviews show numbers: staff retention rates you improved, patient satisfaction scores under your watch, or budget variances you closed. Hiring committees want outcomes, not just a list of responsibilities you held.

Tailor your resume to the unit type

A med-surg nurse manager resume and an ICU nurse manager resume should not look identical. Mirror the clinical language and staffing complexity described in each posting so the hiring manager sees an exact match, not a generic application.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists nurse manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by bed count and staff size

Listings often specify the unit size or nurse-to-patient ratio. If you've managed a 30-bed unit, prioritize postings in that range. Overreaching too far outside your scope before your first manager role adds friction that's hard to overcome in screening.

Prepare behavioral examples around conflict and staffing

Nurse manager interviews consistently ask how you've handled a short-staffed shift, a performance issue with a bedside nurse, or a physician conflict. Prepare two or three specific examples using the situation, action, and result structure before any interview.

Negotiate scope before accepting, not after

Before accepting an offer, clarify FTE count, on-call expectations, and whether you have hiring authority. Discovering these details after you start is one of the most common reasons new nurse managers leave within 18 months.

Nurse Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most nurse managers?

The companies hiring the most nurse managers right now include CVS Health, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Kaiser Permanente, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large health systems and regional hospital networks consistently post the highest volume of nurse manager openings nationwide.

How many nurse manager jobs are remote?

About 32% of nurse manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the predominantly on-site nature of inpatient unit leadership. Remote opportunities are most common in utilization management, case management leadership, and telehealth program coordination rather than traditional bedside-unit management roles.

How do you become a nurse manager?

Start by earning your BSN if you haven't already, then build clinical experience in a specialty area where you want to lead. Take on charge nurse shifts to demonstrate leadership readiness. Pursue an MSN in nursing administration or leadership to strengthen your candidacy. Seek out a mentor who is already in nurse management and apply for internal promotion opportunities before looking externally.

Can you get hired as a nurse manager with little management experience?

Yes, but you'll need to frame your clinical leadership clearly. Charge nurse experience, preceptor roles, and committee work all signal management readiness even without a formal title. Smaller facilities and long-term care settings are more likely to hire first-time managers. Highlighting specific instances where you led a team, resolved a staffing gap, or owned a quality initiative strengthens a resume that lacks a prior manager title.

What does the nurse manager interview process look like?

Most nurse manager interviews involve a phone screen with HR, a panel interview with the director of nursing and peer managers, and sometimes a separate meeting with CNO or VP-level leadership. Behavioral questions about staff conflict, budget management, and patient safety are standard. Some health systems also ask candidates to present a 30-60-90 day plan or walk through a scenario involving a low-performing staff member.

Where can I find and apply to nurse manager jobs?

You can find and apply to nurse manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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