CHIEF NURSING
OFFICER SEARCH.
We connect healthcare organizations with transformational CNOs who elevate patient care, achieve recognition programs, and build nursing cultures that attract and retain top talent.
CNO
ROLES.
From system-level CNOs to emerging nurse executives.
Chief Nursing Officer
System-level CNO overseeing nursing operations across multiple facilities.
Hospital CNO
Single-facility CNO driving patient care excellence and Magnet status.
VP of Nursing
Senior nursing executive reporting to CNO, overseeing clinical departments.
Associate CNO
CNO succession candidate managing nursing operations and quality initiatives.
Director of Nursing
Unit or department-level nursing leader with P&L responsibility.
Nurse Executive
Corporate nursing leadership in health system or consulting roles.
NURSING LEADERSHIP
EXPERTISE.
Deep expertise in the competencies that define exceptional nursing leadership.
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Verified Talent Match
Market Intensity
OUR EXPERTISE
MAGNET EXPERTISE
CNOs with proven Magnet journey experience and designation success.
CULTURE BUILDERS
Leaders who reduce turnover and build engaged nursing teams.
QUALITY DRIVEN
Track records of improved patient outcomes and safety scores.
THE
PROTOCOL.
A clinical methodology engineered for boardroom transformational results.
Parameter Definition
Clinical alignment on search requirements and organizational culture benchmarks.
Intelligence Sourcing
Leveraging proprietary AI and our extensive recruiter intelligence network.
Clinical Assessment
Rigorous psychological and skill-based benchmarking of candidate integrity.
Mandate Delivery
Seamless transition of leadership authority into your organizational structure.
Chief Nursing Officer Compensation Benchmarks
Real-time intelligence on Chief Nursing Officer compensation benchmarks. Powered by the Engaged Headhunters Intelligence Engine.
Scanning Market Data...
Variable Intel
Performance-based incentives for Chief Nursing Officer roles in growth-stage companies typically range from 20% to 50% of base salary depending on sector performance.
Equity Guidance
Equity grants remain a critical component of executive compensation packages, with standard four-year vesting and one-year cliff being the market norm.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS.
Common leadership and recruitment queries.
How long does it take to find a Chief Nursing Officer?
What qualifications do you look for in a CNO?
Do you recruit for Magnet-designated hospitals?
What is the cost of a CNO executive search?
Can you help with CNO succession planning?
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