Nurse Manager Critical Care CVICU RN

Job Description Overview

A specialized cardiovascular and spine hospital in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager of Critical Care – CVICU to support a growing cardiovascular intensive care program
. This is a newly created leadership role driven by unit expansion and increased patient volume.

The Nurse Manager will partner with an existing manager to co-lead the CVICU, providing focused leadership oversight, staff development, and operational excellence in a high-acuity environment that includes ECMO services
.

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate clinical and operational services within the CVICU

• Provide leadership oversight for critical care nursing staff and ECMO team members

• Collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care

• Maintain compliance with professional nursing standards, policies, and regulatory requirements

• Support staffing, scheduling, and resource management to meet patient acuity and census demands

• Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and process improvements to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency

• Maintain clear, effective communication across leadership, clinical teams, and support departments

• Support unit growth, onboarding, and staff engagement during expansion

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• Active RN license (Texas or compact license)

• Minimum 4 years of recent (within the last year) acute care ICU/CVICU leadership experience

• Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)

• Current ACLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Preferred:

• Master’s degree

• CCRN and/or CNRN certification

• Experience supporting ECMO programs

• Background in high-acuity cardiovascular critical care environments

• CVICU expansion with two Nurse Managers supporting the department

• 28-bed CVICU (expanded from 15 beds)

• High-volume unit expected to operate at capacity

• Oversight of approximately 40 FTEs (73 total staff shared across two managers)

• Dedicated ECMO services

• Reports to the Director of Critical Care & Med/Surg

• Competitive leadership salary with growth potential

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with 100% employer match on 3%–9% (based on tenure)

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage

• Tuition assistance, student loan support, and certification reimbursement

• Employee stock purchase program

• Wellness, counseling, and financial wellbeing resources

• CVICU Nurse Managers or ICU leaders seeking a growth-focused role

• Leaders motivated by expansion, complexity, and program development

• Critical care RNs with strong cardiovascular expertise and team leadership skills

• Professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments

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