CVICU Nurse Manager - Direct Hire/ Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CVICU Nurse Manager
Location: Asheville, NC
Type: Full-Time/ Permanent
Shift & Schedule: Days | Administrative Hours | No Weekends | Administrative On-Call Rotation (1 Week Every 6 Weeks)
Pay: $90,000 - $125,000 per Year (Based on Experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Evaluated on a Case-by-Case Basis
Relocation Assistance: Available for Qualified Candidates on a Case-by-Case Basis

Position Overview:

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a CVICU Nurse Manager for an exciting Local job in Asheville, NC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative supervision, facilitation, and clinical coordination across the 19-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development initiatives for nursing staff.

• Foster a supportive learning environment that promotes employee engagement and retention.

• Support staff education, competency validation, and performance mentoring.

• Integrate clinical quality, human resource productivity, and financial data to support operational decision-making.

• Promote evidence-based practice and nursing research within the unit.

• Ensure compliance with national critical care nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain oversight of departmental operations, staffing, patient care quality, and fiscal performance.

• Collaborate with physicians, executive leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

• Support continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing degree pathway.

• Active North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License.

• Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.

• Minimum 5 years of recent Registered Nurse experience.

• Minimum 2 years of clinical hospital leadership experience, including Charge Nurse or Management experience.

• Dedicated post-cardiothoracic clinical background.

• National Specialty Certification in nursing leadership or a relevant clinical specialty (such as CCRN) required within one year of accepting the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous full-time Nurse Manager experience.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) or a related administrative field.

• Experience leading high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Units.

• Strong knowledge of critical care operations, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

• Proven leadership, staff development, and operational management skills.

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Premium medical, prescription drug, and behavioral health coverage.

• Free telemedicine and AirMed medical transportation benefits.

• Comprehensive dental and vision coverage options.

• 401(k) plan with a 100% employer match from 3% to 9% based on years of service.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 10% discount on company stock.

• Fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny.

• Adoption assistance and child, elder, and pet care referral programs.

• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment support.

• Certification funding and dependent scholarship opportunities.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid family leave and short-term/long-term disability coverage.

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.