Senior Level Nursing Jobs

Senior level nursing jobs place experienced clinicians in roles defined by clinical ownership, setting care standards, guiding less experienced staff, and leading the patient outcomes that shape a unit or department. Most openings are on-site, with a growing share of remote and hybrid positions in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Distribution & Wholesale, and employers like UNC Health, PruittHealth, and Right At Home hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top stateFlorida
Top employerUNC Health
Top cityJacksonville, FL
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Director of Nursing
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Director of Nursing
Memorial Healthcare System
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Director of Nursing, Acute Care
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Director of Nursing, Acute Care
UNC Health
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Director School of Nursing
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Director School of Nursing
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in nursing
10,000+

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Director of Nursing
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Director of Nursing
PruittHealth
Fleming Island, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Assistant Director, School of Nursing-Business Operations and Analytics
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Assistant Director, School of Nursing-Business Operations and Analytics
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
Nursing
On-Site
Doctorate

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Senior Level Nursing Job Market

Who's Hiring

UNC Health1 open role
PruittHealth1 open role
Right At Home1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Distribution & Wholesale

Senior Level Nursing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level nursing job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for nurses who own clinical decisions, not just carry them out. Demonstrating depth in a specialty, showing you have mentored colleagues, and being able to point to measurable improvements in patient outcomes or unit performance gives you a real edge. Certifications in your specialty area and experience leading charge or committee work also signal readiness for this tier.

Which companies hire senior level nurses?

Companies hiring senior level nurses right now include UNC Health, PruittHealth, and Right At Home, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. At this level, hiring covers large health systems and academic medical centers, specialty care networks, and organizations with complex patient populations that require experienced clinical leadership on the floor.

Are there remote senior level nursing jobs?

Yes, though most senior nursing roles remain tied to a clinical setting. About 0% of senior level nursing openings are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, concentrated in areas like utilization review, case management, care coordination, and clinical informatics where senior expertise translates directly to a virtual or hybrid workflow.

What makes a nursing role senior level?

Senior nursing roles carry scope that goes beyond executing care plans. They involve owning clinical standards for a unit or patient population, serving as a resource for newer nurses, contributing to policy or protocol development, and being accountable for outcomes rather than just tasks. The defining marker is that decision-making authority and clinical judgment sit with the role itself.

Which industries hire the most senior level nurses?

Senior level nursing roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Those sectors drive the most hiring at this level because their patient complexity, regulatory environment, and care model sophistication require nurses who can operate with independence and lead clinical practice rather than follow it.