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Riverside, California

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - 10K Sign-On Bonus

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$145k-$210k

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Job Description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Pacific Grove Hospital

Riverside, CA | Relocation Assistance Available

About Pacific Grove Hospital

Relocation Assistance Available

Located in Riverside, California, Pacific Grove Hospital is a freestanding inpatient behavioral health hospital serving adolescents and adults with psychiatric and substance use concerns. Our teams provide evidence‑based, patient‑centered care in a structured and therapeutic environment designed to support stabilization and long‑term recovery.

Located in Riverside, California, with convenient access to Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, and Temecula.

Why You’ll Love This Role

We know top nursing leaders are looking for more than just a role - they’re seeking purpose, growth, and support. At Pacific Grove Hospital, you’ll enjoy:

  • Eligibility in relocation Assistance and a $10,000 sign on bonus!
  • Executive Career Growth & Pathing - Opportunities to advance within
  • Acadia or explore CEO‑in‑Training pathways
  • Executive Mentorship - Partnered with a corporate nurse executive from day one
  • Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunity
  • Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO - Vacation, holidays, and wellness time
  • Industry‑Leading Training & Support

Your Impact as CNO

As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, accountable for both clinical excellence and operational performance. You will:

  • Drive nursing strategy, quality, and operational excellence
  • Mentor and develop nursing leaders and frontline teams
  • Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and state regulatory standards
  • Oversee staffing models, budgets, and workforce planning
  • Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
  • Monitor patient outcomes and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Influence executive decisions and support long‑term strategic planning

How We’ll Support You

Pacific Grove Hospital combines the strength of a national organization with the agility of a community‑focused hospital. You’ll be supported by:

  • A collaborative local executive leadership team
  • Corporate nursing leadership for mentorship and best practices
  • Dedicated recruiting support to build and stabilize your nursing workforce
  • Active RN license (California or eligible for reciprocity)
  • Proven nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
  • Behavioral health nursing experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting
  • BSN required; MSN or specialty certification preferred
  • Strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills
  • 6+ years of RN experience (10+ preferred)
  • 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership
  • 2+ years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience
  • Salary Range: $145,000- $210,000
  • Ready to Lead Behavioral Health Care in California?

Take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future of behavioral health care at Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA. As Chief Nursing Officer, you’ll play a critical role in advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and team development in a high‑impact behavioral health setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pacific Grove Hospital, as part of Acadia Healthcare, is committed to inclusion and equity. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Your time matters to us. We review every application with care and appreciate your interest in joining our mission‑driven team. Apply today and make an impact that truly matters.

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Key Responsibilities

The Chief Nursing Officer will drive nursing strategy, quality, and operational excellence while mentoring nursing leaders and frontline teams. They are responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active California RN license and possess at least 6 years of RN experience, with 3 years in progressive nursing leadership. A BSN is required, while an MSN or specialty certification is preferred, along with specific experience in inpatient behavioral health.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

BudgetingInpatient psychiatric careInterdisciplinary collaboration

Behavioral Health Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 54% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$178k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 24 employers

17
<$130k
8
$130k-170k
1
$186k
4
$210k-250k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
5% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$602k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,444/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Acadia

Mental Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunity
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Generous PTO - Vacation, Holidays, Wellness Time
Executive Career Growth & Pathing
Executive Mentorship