Pays $131k-$194k — Registered Nurse market median is ~$118k (131 jobs)
About the Role
Executive nursing leadership in correctional health. $131K-$194K. Pension. Phoenix, AZ.
Join Maricopa County as a Chief Nursing Officer – Correctional Health, $131K-$194K in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Posting Date 09/09/26 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range $131,000 - $194,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $131K - $194K
- Pension plan offered.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare
- Child care benefits (on-site center)
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Maricopa County as a Chief Nursing Officer – Correctional Health, $131K-$194K.
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Nursing Officer provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for nursing and clinical support services across all correctional health facilities. They are responsible for developing high-performing teams, ensuring evidence-based patient care, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least seven years of nursing experience and two years of nursing leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required, along with a valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Arizona.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Correctional Health / Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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