Nurse Managers

Careerwebsite; Fredericksburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead daily operations, develop and support staff, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to elevate patient care and outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a BSN (MSN preferred), Virginia RN license or compact state, BLS/ACLS, and 5+ years of clinical nursing with 2 years in leadership. NIHSS certifications are expected for specific units within 90 days.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program is required; MSN preferred.
• RN license in Virginia or a compact state required.
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required at hire.
• ANCC or AONL nursing leadership certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience and 2 years of management experience.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Experience with electronic health records and healthcare technology.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and ability to achieve organizational goals.
• Professional, positive demeanor and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Mary Washington Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for daily operations.
• Support and develop your team.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary partners.
• Drive quality, service, and operational excellence.
• Oversee unit-specific certification requirements (e.g., NIHSS within 90 days).

Job description

Nurse Managers
Fredericksburg, VA
Not Every Nurse Manager Role Is Built for Every Leader.

Some leaders maintain the status quo. Others build trust, strengthen teams, tackle challenges head‑on, and elevate performance.

At Mary Washington Healthcare, we're seeking experienced Nurse Managers who build trust, communicate with influence, and unite teams around shared goals. These opportunities are ideal for leaders who are energized by challenges and motivated by the chance to make a meaningful impact on culture, engagement, and patient care.

As a Nurse Manager at MWHC, you will provide leadership and direction for daily operations, support and develop your team, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary partners, and drive quality, service, and operational excellence.

Why Mary Washington Healthcare?

• Great Place to Work® Certified six years in a row


• Opportunity to make a visible impact on your department and team


• Collaborative leadership environment


• Located in thriving Fredericksburg, Virginia, where a high quality of life, rich history, and convenient access to both Washington, DC, and Richmond make it an exceptional place to live and work

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program required; MSN preferred.


• Current RN license in Virginia or a compact state required.


• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required at hire.


• ANCC or AONL nursing leadership certification preferred.


• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience and 2 years of management experience required.


• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and computer skills.


• Experience with electronic health records and healthcare technology.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.


• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and ability to achieve organizational goals.


• Professional, positive demeanor and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Mary Washington Healthcare.

Unit Specific:

Medical Care: NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire

Comprehensive Medical: NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Surgical Intermediate Care: NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Labor & Delivery: AHA ACLS Provider certification required at hire.

Oncology: No additional unit‑specific certification requirements beyond the core qualifications.

Compensation Pay Range: $58.26-$87.40/hour.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.