Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiac ICU (RN)

Assistant Nurse Manager, ICU

About the Unit and Role Sinai Hospital of Baltimore's 29-bed adult Intensive Care Unit cares for cardiac and cardiac surgical patients, along with a broad mix of critically ill adults, inside a Level II Trauma Center. As Assistant Nurse Manager on evenings (Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 11 PM), you'll lead the cardiac nursing team alongside physicians and APPs, keep the unit staffed and running safely, and build the leadership experience that prepares you for Nurse Manager and Director roles.

Why Join Sinai Hospital

Lead in a Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital where your team sees the full range of adult critical care

Evening leadership with weekends off, on a set Monday to Friday schedule

Work in direct partnership with the Nurse Manager and a physician and APP team that relies on you as the senior nursing leader on evenings

Grow within LifeBridge Health, a five-hospital system across the Baltimore region with leadership paths across facilities

Responsibilities

Own evening operations for the 29-bed ICU as the on-site nursing leader, making staffing, bed flow, and escalation decisions in real time

Strengthen cardiac and cardiac surgical care by coaching RNs on hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drips, and post-cardiac surgery recovery

Drive accountability for quality and safety by tracking nurse-sensitive indicators (CLABSI, CAUTI, falls, pressure injuries) and leading follow-up with staff

Develop your team through precepting, competency validation, real-time feedback, and input on performance evaluations

Keep care plans aligned by partnering with physicians and APPs on rounds and keeping patients and families informed

Extend the Nurse Manager's reach by leading unit initiatives and stepping in as acting manager when needed

Qualifications

Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire; PALS if required by unit - remove if not needed

1 to 3 years of critical care (ICU) nursing experience required

Cardiac ICU (CICU) or Cardiac Surgical ICU (CSICU) experience strongly preferred

1 year of formal nursing leadership experience (charge nurse, assistant nurse manager, or supervisor) preferred

CCRN or CSC certification preferred

Experience with electronic health records and staffing/scheduling systems

Clear communicator who makes sound decisions under pressure

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus employee assistance and wellness programs

403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension

Tuition assistance and support for specialty certification

Paid time off and paid holidays

Leadership development and advancement opportunities across LifeBridge Health

Life and disability insurance