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How much do director nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for director nursing in Rio Rancho, NM is $102,221.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,100.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Nursing vs Nurse Manager?

AspectDirector NursingNurse Manager
CredentialsRN license, BSN, often MSN or higher, leadership certificationsRN license, BSN often preferred, leadership experience
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, administrative offices, hospital leadershipHospital units, clinics, direct patient care settings
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, policy development, overseeing multiple departmentsSupervising nursing staff, managing daily operations of a unit
Industry UsageCommon in large hospitals, health systems, healthcare organizationsFound in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities

The main difference between Director Nursing and Nurse Manager lies in scope and responsibilities. Directors focus on strategic leadership and organizational oversight, while Nurse Managers handle daily unit operations and staff supervision. Both roles require RN licensure and leadership skills, but Directors typically have broader responsibilities and higher-level decision-making authority.

What does a director of nursing do?

A director of nursing oversees nursing staff and clinical operations within healthcare facilities, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulations. They develop policies, manage budgets, and coordinate with other healthcare leaders to improve service delivery. Strong leadership, clinical expertise, and organizational skills are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Director Nursing job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,221 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

Director of Nursing CVICU (day shift, full-time)

Intermedia Group

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time, Other

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Job description

OPEN JOB: Director of Nursing CVICU (day shift, full-time)
LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico
***RELOCATION PACKAGES OFFERED
BASE SALARY: $130,000 to $150,000
BONUS ELIGIBLE
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • Seeking a Nursing Leader with specific Critical Care experience in CVICU
Overview:
  • Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Coronary Care HH Director of Nursing (RN) in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities:
  • The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with 24 hour responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.
  • The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the unit/departments and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff.
  • The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement.
  • The nurse director is a change agent and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians. Responsible for overall administrative, financial and clinical activities of assigned departments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be proficient in CVICU nursing.
  • Must be able to work at the bedside when needed (staffing coverage).
REQUIRED CLINICAL SKILLS INCLUDE:
  • ECMO, LVAD, Open Heart, Impella, Balloon Pumps.
  • Candidate must have extensive cardiac background.
  • Cannot come from a purely medical ICU without cardiac exposure.
  • If strong in CVICU but lacking LVAD experience, this may be workable.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • 3-5 years clinical nursing experience.
  • 2+ years of management required (e.g., charge nurse, nurse manager, supervisor).
  • Interim charge roles not sufficient-must have full-time or formal leadership experience.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
BSN required, but:
  • If they don't have a BSN, they must be already enrolled, with a completion date.
  • Enrollment just to qualify is not acceptable.
  • Hiring leader is flexible if candidate is solid and enrolled in BSN program.
WORK SCHEDULE
  • Officially a 40-hour work week.
  • Leadership roles vary: Sometimes exactly 40 hours, sometimes more, depending on hospital needs.
  • Typically weekends off, but occasional weekend presence may be needed due to hospital circumstances.
  • Directors often adjust early/late to meet with night shift, observe shift changes, staff engagement, etc.
DAY-TO-DAY ROLE FOCUS
  • Nurse development, retention, and recruitment.
  • Coordination with service lines: CT surgeons, interventionalists, various procedural service lines.
  • Quality oversight: Chart audits, staff education, quality metrics.
  • Meeting-heavy role-numerous recurring and ad hoc meetings.
  • Operational responsibilities: Staffing oversight / Scheduling / Timekeeping (charge nurses help but director finalizes/validates)
  • No nurse manager in unit-all manager-level duties fall to the director.
UNIT DETAILS
  • Heart Hospital has 55 beds total, CVICU accounts for 16 beds.
  • When fully staffed, approximately 50-60 employees, all RNs; no techs on unit.
  • 4 full-time charge nurses, working 3x12s across different shifts. - They handle initial scheduling balance, staff assignments, and many managerial tasks.
  • Charge nurses are typically not in staffing because of high acuity.
UNIT STRENGTHS / SELLING POINTS
  • Highly dedicated, engaged team-one of the strongest the leader has worked with in 20 years at Lovelace/Ardent.
  • Nurses are self-motivated, high-performing, push each other.
  • Recent metrics: HCAHPS ~84%, 95th percentile in satisfaction / Strong quality outcomes.
  • Unique procedural exposure-"cool procedures," cardiac-only population.
  • CVICU has no mixed medical patients-entirely cardiac/vascular.
UNIT CHALLENGES
  • Biggest challenge: erratic census fluctuations. - Census may drop to 4 patients → staff float → frustration. Then surges with CT surgical cases.
  • Difficulties managing: Productivity / Engagement / Staff satisfaction
  • Leader working with intensivists on lowering admission threshold: Accept PCU patients / Accept some MICU overflow / Goal is maintaining census of 10 patients.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
  • MS WORD Resume
  • required compensation.
  • Contact information.
  • Availability

Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.
STEPHEN FLEISCHNER
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: sfleischner@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefleischner/

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