Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Pacific Grove

Riverside, California

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 5 · Applications close Oct 5, 2027

License: RN licenseActive RN license (California or eligible for reciprocity)
Term: Permanent

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License: Active RN license (California or eligible for reciprocity) Check your license
Experience: 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership
Experience: 2+ years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience
Experience: Proven nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
Experience: Behavioral health nursing experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting
Also asks: Strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills

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Certification: BSN required; MSN or specialty certification preferred
Experience: 6+ years of RN experience (10+ preferred)

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Against similar roles: Pays above most California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $71k/yr to $199k/yr, the middle half $94k/yr to $153k/yr, across 3,751 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $10,000

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Overview 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 Qualifications 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. #LI-SG1 #LI-onsite

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In Riverside, CA

Riverside, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% above the US average

Median rent: $1,914/mo
Household income: $91,045/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Riverside, CA

NeighborhoodsNurses and downtown workers are steered to Canyon Crest, Mission Grove, and Orangecrest—called safer than other parts of the city, with roughly 10–20 minute access to the core. Canyon Crest is the hillside Box Springs foothills option near UC Riverside and Sycamore Canyon (median purchase about $475,387; median rent about $1,945); Orangecrest is the planned family suburb (about $478,844). Cheaper close-in choices are University (about $322,612), oriented to campus, transit, and trails, and Ramona (about $340,321) for freeway access; Victoria (about $440,117) has historic homes, large yards, and Victoria Avenue. Wood Streets is shady 1920s Craftsman blocks; La Sierra is quiet ranch houses and pools; Northside is compact older homes for short in-city commutes; Woodcrest is large-lot ranch living on the southern edge; Downtown is the historic walkable grid of bungalows and newer apartments.

Nurses and downtown workers are steered to Canyon Crest, Mission Grove, and Orangecrest—called safer than other parts of the city, with roughly 10–20 minute access to the core. Canyon Crest is the hillside Box Springs foothills option near UC Riverside and Sycamore Canyon (median purchase about $475,387; median rent about $1,945); Orangecrest is the planned family suburb (about $478,844).

Cheaper close-in choices are University (about $322,612), oriented to campus, transit, and trails, and Ramona (about $340,321) for freeway access; Victoria (about $440,117) has historic homes, large yards, and Victoria Avenue. Wood Streets is shady 1920s Craftsman blocks; La Sierra is quiet ranch houses and pools; Northside is compact older homes for short in-city commutes; Woodcrest is large-lot ranch living on the southern edge; Downtown is the historic walkable grid of bungalows and newer apartments.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: trulia.com Source 4: youtube.com

Getting aroundRiverside is a car-first city (Walk Score 43, Transit Score 30); most neighborhoods need a car for errands and shifts, and the city’s large footprint makes cross-town drives material. Downtown Metrolink is the one real train option toward Los Angeles and Orange County—about an hour to Union Station and often easier than rush-hour driving—while RTA buses fan out from the downtown hub; street parking there is metered and fills on event nights. The 91 and 60 are the notorious delay corridors, especially for anyone heading to LA or Orange County. Kaiser Permanente is named among top local employers and medical facilities are spread through the municipality rather than one hospital district, so neighborhood choice is the commute strategy; sources do not publish drive times to specific hospital campuses.

Riverside is a car-first city (Walk Score 43, Transit Score 30); most neighborhoods need a car for errands and shifts, and the city’s large footprint makes cross-town drives material. Downtown Metrolink is the one real train option toward Los Angeles and Orange County—about an hour to Union Station and often easier than rush-hour driving—while RTA buses fan out from the downtown hub; street parking there is metered and fills on event nights.

The 91 and 60 are the notorious delay corridors, especially for anyone heading to LA or Orange County. Kaiser Permanente is named among top local employers and medical facilities are spread through the municipality rather than one hospital district, so neighborhood choice is the commute strategy; sources do not publish drive times to specific hospital campuses.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: totalsocalhomes.com Source 3: pulte.com Source 4: rent.com Source 5: youtube.com

OutdoorsMount Rubidoux rises about 500 feet over the city with multiple paths and skyline views; Fairmount Park beside it has two ponds, ducks, a playground, a golf course, and the Santa Ana River Trail for walking and workouts. Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park and its trails sit next to Canyon Crest; UCR Botanic Gardens cover about 40 acres of plant collections and wildlife. California Citrus State Historic Park is an outdoor citrus-grove museum with short trails; Citrus Heritage Park is also listed among local green spaces. Mild weather is the year-round pitch, but peak summer heat over 100°F makes midday hiking uncomfortable.

Mount Rubidoux rises about 500 feet over the city with multiple paths and skyline views; Fairmount Park beside it has two ponds, ducks, a playground, a golf course, and the Santa Ana River Trail for walking and workouts. Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park and its trails sit next to Canyon Crest; UCR Botanic Gardens cover about 40 acres of plant collections and wildlife.

California Citrus State Historic Park is an outdoor citrus-grove museum with short trails; Citrus Heritage Park is also listed among local green spaces. Mild weather is the year-round pitch, but peak summer heat over 100°F makes midday hiking uncomfortable.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: riversidecvb.com Source 2: californiathroughmylens.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: centurycommunities.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: rent.com

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Living in Riverside

Riverside is the Inland Empire’s historic citrus capital, about an hour east of Los Angeles at the Box Springs Mountains, where navel-orange groves became the Mission Inn, Metrolink, and hillside subdivisions. Nurses targeting downtown work are pointed to Canyon Crest, Mission Grove, and Orangecrest—safer, 10–20 minutes in, with Sycamore Canyon and Towne Centre on the east side. Downtown is the walkable exception: Main Street, the Mission Inn, the Cheech, Fox Theater, Food Lab, Salted Pig, and Tio’s Tacos, plus the train toward Union Station. Everywhere else is car-first (Walk Score 43); the 91 and 60 clog at rush hour, summers exceed 100°F, and air quality is a real con. Housing still undercuts Orange County—University and Ramona medians in the low-to-mid $300ks, Canyon Crest and Orangecrest around $475k–$479k, citywide 2-beds about $2,600—though a 4-bed now averages about $769,000. Kaiser Permanente is a top local employer and medical sites are scattered, so choose the neighborhood for the drive. Festival of Lights, Mt. Rubidoux, and the Santa Ana River Trail are the payoff.

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As of 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: trulia.com Source 4: rent.com Source 5: riversidecvb.com Source 6: californiathroughmylens.com Source 7: pulte.com Source 8: youtube.com

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