Chief Nursing Officer

We are the nation’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation. Approximately one in three patients in the U.S. receiving inpatient rehabilitative care receive it at an Encompass Health hospital. When you choose Encompass Health, you’re choosing a team with decades of experience and a deep commitment to personalized care. We offer unparalleled clinical expertise for treating inpatient rehabilitation conditions and will create a customized treatment plan based on your unique needs.

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) | Executive Leadership Role. Locations: Las Vegas, NV; Scottsdale, AZ; Littleton, CO; Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview

We are partnering with multiple inpatient healthcare organizations to recruit Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) for high-impact executive leadership roles. These positions report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and sit on the executive leadership team, with responsibility for nursing strategy, clinical quality, staffing, and operational excellence. These opportunities are ideal for experienced nurse leaders seeking visibility, influence, and the ability to drive meaningful change in growing or transitioning hospital environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all nursing and patient care services.
• Maintain 24/7 accountability for nursing operations, staffing, quality, and compliance.
• Lead and develop nursing leadership teams, including Nurse Managers and department leaders.
• Oversee clinical departments including: Nursing Services, Infection Prevention, Education / Staff Development, Respiratory Therapy, Wound Care, Dialysis, Scheduling, and ancillary services.
• Partner closely with the CEO and executive team on organizational strategy, performance improvement, and culture.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.
• Manage nursing budgets, FTEs, policies, procedures, and performance management.
• Support recruitment, retention, and engagement of nursing staff.
• Drive quality initiatives and patient care excellence across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state (or ability to obtain).
• BLS certification required (ACLS preferred).
• CRRN certification required or ability to obtain within one year of eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field (advanced degree preferred or in progress).
• Minimum 5 years of inpatient hospital nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing management experience (within the last 5 years), including 24‑hour operational accountability, FTE and staffing management, policy and procedure oversight, budget management, performance management and disciplinary action.

Role‑Specific Highlights (Location Dependent)

• Direct report to the CEO.
• Member of the executive leadership team.
• Oversight of inpatient nursing teams and multiple clinical departments.
• Staffing ratios approximately 1:8.
• Hospital sizes ranging from ~60+ beds with ADCs of 45–55.
• Direct reports ranging from Nurse Managers to 40+ nursing staff, depending on location.
• Opportunities created by leadership transitions, offering the chance to make an immediate impact.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Up to $130K–$160K+, depending on location and experience. Competitive executive benefits package. Relocation assistance may be available depending on location. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, robust retirement savings with a 401(k) match, paid time off (PTO) and holidays, life/disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition reimbursement for career growth.

Why This Opportunity

These roles offer executive visibility and influence, a direct partnership with the CEO, the opportunity to lead through change and elevate nursing operations, and a platform to shape culture, quality, and patient outcomes.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates interested in confidential consideration are encouraged to apply or inquire directly. Leadership referrals are also welcome. Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.