Nursing Executive Leadership | CNO, VP & Director of Nursing | Permanent, Direct-Hire Roles

Senior Nursing leaders play a defining role in shaping clinical excellence, workforce engagement, and patient outcomes. If you are exploring your next permanent executive or senior nursing leadership opportunity—and do not see a current posting that aligns with your background—Galileo Search invites you to connect with our team.

Nationwide

Galileo Search partners with hospitals and health systems nationwide to recruit experienced Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs), Vice Presidents of Nursing, and Directors of Nursing (DONs) for permanent, direct-hire leadership roles. Our clients seek nursing executives who bring strong clinical foundations, operational discipline, and the ability to lead teams through growth, transformation, and change.

We frequently conduct confidential searches for senior nursing leaders responsible for enterprise nursing strategy, quality and patient safety outcomes, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Many of these roles are filled through targeted outreach and relationship-based search rather than public posting.

By submitting your resume and joining the Galileo Search Candidate Registry, you allow our team to consider you for current and future nursing leadership opportunities aligned with your experience, leadership scope, and career goals.

Our approach is consultative and discreet. We take time to understand your professional objectives and work behind the scenes to identify organizations where your leadership style and experience can have lasting impact.

• Active RN license required; BSN required, MSN or advanced degree strongly preferred
• Progressive nursing leadership experience at the Director, VP, or CNO level within acute care hospitals or health systems
• Demonstrated success leading clinical operations, nursing practice, quality outcomes, and workforce initiatives
• Experience with regulatory and accreditation standards (CMS, Joint Commission, DNV)
• Strong executive presence with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, senior leadership, and governing bodies

Galileo Search, LLC partners with hospitals and healthcare organizations across the United States to identify, recruit, and retain the industry's most accomplished professionals and executives. Our clients include community and critical access hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and Fortune 500 corporations. To learn more about Galileo Search, LLC, visit our website at www.galileosearch.com

Are you ready for an exceptional career search experience? Take the first step.

Forward your resume for confidential review or call to discuss this or other available career opportunities. Submit your resume via email for immediate consideration or use our convenient online Galileo Candidate Registry.

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