Nurse Manager Critical Care
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Director of Nursing, Cardiology
Location: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Mixed schedule; primarily daytime leadership with flexibility to meet unit needs
Compensation: $84,849 – $127,274/year (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Case‑by‑case
Relocation Assistance: Case‑by‑case
A specialty cardiovascular surgical hospital in the Dallas area is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU). This expanding 28‑bed critical care unit treats high‑acuity cardiovascular patients, including those requiring ECMO support
. With two managers supporting the unit, this is an excellent opportunity for a strong critical care leader to help guide a growing service line.
The Nurse Manager works closely with nursing leadership, intensivists, cardiovascular surgeons, and ECMO teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes, staff development, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities- Provide operational, clinical, and personnel leadership for the CVICU
- Ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based care for complex cardiovascular patients
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to meet regulatory and organizational standards
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, and workflow; may step into clinical staffing as needed
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality initiatives
- Lead performance improvement, regulatory readiness, and patient experience efforts
- Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and teamwork
- Oversee ~40 FTEs within a total CVICU team of 73 staff shared between two managers
- Provide leadership for ECMO personnel and support critical care service line operations
Required:
- Minimum 4 years of recent critical care leadership experience
, specifically in CVICU/ICU (within the past year) - Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Active RN license (Texas or Compact)
- Current BLS and ACLS
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Nursing or related field
- CCRN and/or CNRN certification
- Experience with high-acuity cardiac units, ECMO programs, or cardiovascular surgery populations
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement program with employer match
- Tuition assistance, certification support, and continuing education
- Paid time off, family leave, and disability benefits
- Employee stock purchase program
- Wellness programs, counseling resources, and employee discounts
- Experienced ICU or CVICU leaders seeking a high-impact management role
- Nurse leaders skilled in managing high-acuity cardiovascular or ECMO populations
- Self‑directed, organized leaders who excel in collaborative environments and operational excellence
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