Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - STICU​/SIMU

Join a leadership team that plays a critical role in delivering exceptional care to some of the most complex surgical and trauma patients in the region. This is an opportunity to help shape patient care, support nursing excellence, and influence operational success within a highly specialized critical care environment.

As the Assistant Nurse Manager for the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU) and Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (SIMU), you will partner with nursing leadership to advance quality, patient flow, staff engagement, and operational performance. Whether you are an experienced nurse leader or a Charge Nurse ready to take the next step, this role offers the opportunity to grow your leadership capabilities while making a meaningful impact on patients, families, and team members every day.

The Role

The STICU and SIMU care for a diverse surgical and trauma patient population in a fast-moving, high-acuity environment where adaptability, clinical expertise, and strong operational awareness are essential. As an Assistant Nurse Manager, you will serve as a key member of the leadership team, helping ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care while supporting the professional growth of nursing staff.

In this role, you will balance day-to-day operational leadership with participation in strategic initiatives that advance the department and organization.

Key responsibilities include:

* Supporting daily unit operations across STICU and SIMU

* Managing staffing and operational concerns to maintain safe, high-quality care delivery

* Coordinating patient throughput and bed flow management

* Assisting with quality initiatives and performance improvement efforts

* Identifying operational challenges and implementing effective solutions

* Participating in departmental and nursing leadership initiatives

* Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to enhance patient outcomes

* Providing leadership coverage as part of a shared leadership model, including rotational weekend, holiday, and off-shift support as needed

* Mentoring and supporting nursing staff while fostering a positive, accountable team culture

This position offers exposure to a wide variety of surgical and trauma cases, providing ongoing opportunities to expand both clinical and leadership expertise. No two days are the same, and leaders who thrive in this environment are proactive, collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable making informed decisions in a dynamic setting.

Why UVA Health

At UVA Health, nursing leaders are part of a nationally recognized academic health system committed to innovation, professional growth, and exceptional patient care. As one of Virginia's premier healthcare organizations, UVA Health combines the strengths of academic medicine with a culture that empowers nurses and nurse leaders to influence practice, quality, and outcomes.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to significant operational and quality initiatives while developing leadership skills within a supportive and highly collaborative environment.

Highlights include:

* World-class academic medical center with a nationally recognized reputation for clinical excellence

* Magnet-recognized nursing culture that supports professional practice, shared governance, and nursing leadership development

* Level I Trauma Center environment offering exposure to complex surgical and trauma populations

* Opportunity to participate in initiatives involving interdisciplinary rounding redesign, leadership model enhancements, and unit-based quality improvement

* Tailored onboarding experience designed around your individual leadership background and experience level

* Access to UVA Health leadership development programs, educational resources, and management training opportunities

* Collaborative culture that values engagement, initiative, and continuous learning

* Strong emphasis on promoting internal growth and advancement within nursing leadership

* Supportive leadership team committed to developing emerging leaders and investing in long-term career success

* Opportunity to build expertise in trauma systems, surgical critical care operations, quality…