Nurse Manager Critical Care

Dallas, TX

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

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

Overview

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

Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

Ideal Candidates

• 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

Keywords / Hashtags

CVICU Nurse Manager, Critical Care Nurse Leader, Cardiovascular ICU RN, ICU Leadership, ECMO Program Leadership, Dallas RN Leadership Jobs, Texas Nursing Careers
#CVICURN #NurseManager #CriticalCareRN #ICULeadership #CardiovascularICU #DallasNursingJobs #TexasRNJobs #NurseLeadership #ECMORole #HospitalLeadership

Apply for this position

Required*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address

Resume*

We've received your resume. Click here to update it.

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

Additional Documents Upload (Optional) - Cover Letter Upload

Upload a copy of your Driver’s License (if required for the role)

Please Upload a Copy of your Professional License

Professional License Number, Issuing State, and Expiration Date

Expected salary range*

Has your professional license ever been suspended, revoked, or had any action taken against it? If yes, please explain.

Do you have legal Right To Work in the United States?*

Have you ever been convicted of any criminal or driving offense(s) other than a minor traffic violation?

Highest Level of education completed

Do you have Manager/Supervisor experience in an Acute Hospital Setting? (Clarify number of years: 1-3 years, 3-5 years, 5+ years)

Are you currently employed?

Are you seeking full-time, part-time, or per diem employment?

What is the best time of day to reach you?

In 5–7 sentences, explain why you believe you are a strong fit for this role. Include your most relevant experience, leadership scope, certifications, and specific skills that make you uniquely qualified for this exact position.

Submit Application