CVICU Nurse Manager
About The Position
An award-winning tertiary and quaternary care medical center is seeking an experienced CVICU Nurse Manager to lead a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This leadership opportunity oversees a 19-bed CVICU supported by a team of approximately 65 clinical professionals and nationally recognized cardiovascular physicians. The Nurse Manager will provide operational, clinical, financial, and people leadership while promoting evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, staff engagement, and exceptional patient care. This role is ideal for a cardiovascular nursing leader with a strong post-cardiothoracic background who is passionate about developing teams and driving clinical excellence.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BSN or equivalent educational preparation (ADN with MSN or BA with MSN)
- BLS Healthcare Provider certification
- Minimum 5 years of recent nursing experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant cardiovascular hospital experience with demonstrated leadership experience
- Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Manager, or other formal leadership experience
- Strong post-cardiothoracic clinical background
- Ability to obtain specialty or leadership certification within one year of assuming the role
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Previous Nurse Manager leadership experience
- Cardiovascular critical care certification
- Advanced leadership training or certification
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of a 19-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of approximately 65 clinical staff members.
- Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular critical care.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with executive and nursing leadership on strategic initiatives and operational planning.
- Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor clinical outcomes, patient safety metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development of nursing staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
- Participate in budgeting, financial management, and departmental performance improvement efforts.
- Maintain compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and professional practice standards.
Benefits
- Competitive leadership salary
- Sign-on bonus eligibility
- Relocation assistance eligibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off and paid family leave
- Tuition reimbursement and education assistance
- Student loan assistance programs
- Leadership development opportunities
- Certification reimbursement
- Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
- Employee wellness and mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
