Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Position Available In Sullivan, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) position in Bristol, Tennessee offers a salary of $120,000 - $130,000. This role requires leadership in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital with 35 beds and overseeing a team of approximately 60 FTEs. Ideal candidates have experience in managing inpatient units and possess a BSN with 3+ years of hospital nursing experience.
Job Description
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
CATEGORY
Healthcare
LOCATION
Bristol, Tennessee
SALARY
$120,000 – $130,000
JOB
REFERENCE
54111
Job Description
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Bristol, TN
Location:
Bristol, TN
Salary:
$130K base + bonus incentive + $15K sign-on + relocation assistance
Facility Type:
Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)
Bed Count:
35 beds
Reports:
2 House Supervisors (1 day / 1 night)
Team Size:
~60 FTEs
We’re working with a long-term acute care facility in the Bristol market that is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead their clinical team. This is an ideal opportunity for a Nurse Manager (ICU or MedSurg) or a Director-level nurse ready to step into a hospital-wide leadership role.
Position Highlights:
Critical illness recovery hospital located within a larger regional medical center
Close-knit team and supportive leadership environment
Focused on providing extended care to complex, high-acuity patients
Experience:
Proven success managing or supervising inpatient units in an acute or post-acute setting (ICU, MedSurg, step-down, etc.)
Prior leadership in a small hospital, LTACH, or specialty facility is highly preferred
Demonstrated ability to build and support multidisciplinary clinical teams
Comfortable working in a patient-centered, outcomes-driven environment
Experience with regulatory readiness (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) is a plus
Requirements:
BSN required
3+ years of hospital nursing experience in a managerial or supervisory role
Active RN license (or ability to obtain in TN)
BLS required
ACLS required within 6 months of hire
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