Manager of Nursing - Trauma ICU

Manager of Nursing – Trauma ICU

Lead with purpose. Elevate critical care. Inspire teams when it matters most.

Position Overview

As the Manager of Nursing for our Trauma ICU , you’ll lead at the heart of high-acuity care—where clinical excellence, rapid decision-making, and compassionate leadership come together to save lives every day.

This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of trauma-critical care. You’ll oversee 24/7 unit operations, empower your team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes, and drive a culture rooted in safety, innovation, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Inspire: Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing ICU nursing team. Create an environment where nurses feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow.
• Drive Clinical Excellence: Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, high-quality care aligned with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Own Operations: Oversee staffing, budgeting, and daily operations for a fast-paced Trauma ICU, balancing quality outcomes with cost-effective care.
• Be a Change Agent: Champion innovation, process improvement, and a learning culture that continuously advances patient care.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner closely with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve shared goals and elevate patient experience.
• Develop Talent: Lead hiring, coaching, performance management, and professional development of nursing staff.
• Strengthen Relationships: Serve as a key liaison between staff, physicians, leadership, and the community.

Why This Role Matters

In the Trauma ICU, every second counts—and so does every leader. Your ability to guide teams through complex, high-stakes situations directly impacts patient survival, recovery, and overall experience.

You’ll help shape a unit that not only delivers exceptional outcomes, but also supports and develops the nurses who make it possible.

What You Bring

• Current or ability to obtain Nevada RN license
• BLS certification (required)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing (or in progress)
• Previous nursing leadership or management experience
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Passion for team development, patient-centered care, and operational excellence

What Sets You Apart

• You lead with both confidence and compassion
• You thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
• You’re energized by building teams and improving systems
• You embrace innovation and continuous learning

A Culture You’ll Be Proud Of

You’ll be part of an organization committed to:

• Evidence-based practice and clinical excellence
• A collaborative, people-first environment
• Ongoing learning and professional growth
• Delivering high-touch care when patients need it most

Additional Details

This role includes direct patient care responsibilities and oversight across all patient populations, ensuring care is delivered safely and effectively across the continuum.