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Assoc Nurse Manager

Aurora, CO

$42.90 - $66.50/hr

Master's in Nursing. Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Relevant certification as determined at position level. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider ...

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Associate Nurse Manager FRED

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$42.90 - $66.50/hr

Assists the Nurse Manager in providing leadership at the department/unit level to enhance patient safety and optimize quality patient outcomes. Assumes delegated responsibility for oversight of unit ...

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How much do associate nurse manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate nurse manager in the United States is $25.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Nurse Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Nurse Manager, you need a solid clinical nursing background, leadership experience, and a current RN license, often complemented by a BSN or MSN degree. Familiarity with healthcare management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and compliance with regulatory standards is critical. Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and the ability to motivate and manage nursing teams are essential soft skills. These qualifications and skills are vital for ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient unit operations, and cohesive team performance in healthcare settings.

What are Associate Nurse Managers?

Associate Nurse Managers are registered nurses who assist Nurse Managers in overseeing nursing staff and daily operations within a healthcare unit or department. They help coordinate patient care, manage staffing schedules, support training and professional development, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and healthcare regulations. Associate Nurse Managers act as a bridge between nursing staff and upper management, helping to address concerns, implement best practices, and maintain high standards of patient care. Their role is crucial in promoting a healthy work environment and efficient healthcare delivery.

What is the difference between Associate Nurse Manager vs Nurse Supervisor?

AspectAssociate Nurse ManagerNurse Supervisor
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN), often with leadership or management trainingRegistered Nurse (RN), sometimes with supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities overseeing nursing teamsHospitals, long-term care, healthcare settings supervising nursing staff
ResponsibilitiesAssists in managing nursing staff, coordinates patient care, supports Nurse ManagerSupervises nursing staff, ensures compliance, manages daily operations

The Associate Nurse Manager and Nurse Supervisor roles both involve overseeing nursing staff and ensuring quality patient care. The Associate Nurse Manager typically supports the Nurse Manager with administrative duties and team coordination, often with a focus on leadership development. The Nurse Supervisor directly manages daily staff activities and operational tasks. Both roles require RN credentials and are vital in healthcare settings, but the Associate Nurse Manager often has a broader leadership scope and may be on a pathway to management positions.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Nurse Managers when balancing administrative duties with clinical responsibilities?

Associate Nurse Managers often face the challenge of effectively balancing administrative tasks—such as scheduling, budgeting, and compliance—with providing clinical support and leadership on the floor. Time management and prioritization are key, as you may need to address staffing issues or patient care concerns while ensuring documentation and regulatory requirements are met. Building strong communication channels within the team helps delegate tasks appropriately and maintain high-quality patient care. Embracing technology and actively seeking feedback can also support smoother transitions between administrative and clinical roles.
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Assoc Nurse Manager

Assoc Nurse Manager

UCHealth

Aurora, CO

$42.90 - $66.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

UCHealth (Colorado) rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 439 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

223rd of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: PACU AIP
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $42.90 - $66.50 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Minimum Requirements:
Other information:
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's in Nursing. Preferred: Master's in Nursing.
Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Relevant certification as determined at position level. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in related clinical areas.
Credentials:
Essential:
* Basic Life Support
* Registered Nurse
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support
* PALS Certification
BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
  • Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
  • Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
  • Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
  • Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
  • Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
  • Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

Perioperative:
  • Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Operating Room levels of care
  • AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certifications standards are included in evidence-based care models
  • Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
  • Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
  • Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
    • New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings
  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth
  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
    • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
    • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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