CVICU Nurse Manager

CVICU Nurse Manager Asheville, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Days | Administrative Hours | No Weekends Compensation: $90,000 $125,000 annually (based on experience) Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis On-Call Requirement: Administrative call rotation approximately once every 6 weeks

Overview

An award-winning tertiary and quaternary care medical center is seeking an experienced CVICU Nurse Manager to lead a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This leadership opportunity oversees a 19-bed CVICU supported by a team of approximately 65 clinical professionals and nationally recognized cardiovascular physicians.

The Nurse Manager will provide operational, clinical, financial, and people leadership while promoting evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, staff engagement, and exceptional patient care. This role is ideal for a cardiovascular nursing leader with a strong post-cardiothoracic background who is passionate about developing teams and driving clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a 19-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of approximately 65 clinical staff members.
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular critical care.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with executive and nursing leadership on strategic initiatives and operational planning.
• Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, patient safety metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development of nursing staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Participate in budgeting, financial management, and departmental performance improvement efforts.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and professional practice standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BSN or equivalent educational preparation (ADN with MSN or BA with MSN)
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification
• Minimum 5 years of recent nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years of relevant cardiovascular hospital experience with demonstrated leadership experience
• Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Manager, or other formal leadership experience
• Strong post-cardiothoracic clinical background
• Ability to obtain specialty or leadership certification within one year of assuming the role

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Previous Nurse Manager leadership experience
• Cardiovascular critical care certification
• Advanced leadership training or certification

Unit Highlights

• 19-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
• Approximately 65 FTEs
• Collaboration with nationally recognized cardiovascular physicians
• High-acuity post-cardiothoracic patient population
• Advanced cardiovascular and critical care services
• Administrative leadership role with direct operational oversight

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive leadership salary
• Sign-on bonus eligibility
• Relocation assistance eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance
• Student loan assistance programs
• Leadership development opportunities
• Certification reimbursement
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
• Employee wellness and mental health resources

Ideal For

• CVICU Nurse Managers
• Cardiovascular ICU Assistant Nurse Managers
• Cardiovascular Critical Care Supervisors
• Cardiac ICU Charge Nurses ready for leadership advancement
• Post-Cardiothoracic Critical Care Leaders
• Cardiovascular Service Line Nursing Leaders
• Critical Care Nurse Managers