RN Manager - Neuro Trauma Progressive Care Unit

RN Manager – Neuro Trauma Progressive Care Unit – Portsmouth, NH

Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Days | No Weekends Compensation: $100,000 – $148,000 annually (based on experience) Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Overview

An acute care Level II Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center is seeking an experienced RN Manager to lead a 23-bed Neuro Trauma Progressive Care Unit. This leadership role oversees daily operations, quality initiatives, staff development, patient satisfaction, and clinical excellence for a specialized unit caring for complex neurological and trauma patients.

The ideal candidate will possess strong neuro-trauma clinical expertise, progressive leadership experience, and a passion for team development, patient-centered care, and operational excellence. Strong candidates may include current Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Coordinators, Supervisors, or seasoned Charge Nurses seeking advancement into formal nursing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for the Neuro Trauma Progressive Care Unit.
• Manage day-to-day department operations including staffing, scheduling, patient throughput, and resource allocation.
• Conduct patient and family rounding to improve service excellence and patient satisfaction.
• Partner with clinical educators to support competency development and staff education.
• Collaborate with resource nurses to coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and staff retention efforts.
• Support performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and employee development initiatives.
• Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, medication scanning compliance, and documentation standards.
• Lead regulatory compliance efforts and ensure adherence to nursing and specialty practice standards.
• Assist with budget management, supply utilization, equipment oversight, and operational planning.
• Participate in staff meetings, quality committees, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support direct patient care during periods of high census, staffing challenges, or emergency situations.

Qualifications

Required

• Active New Hampshire RN License or Compact RN License
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related Bachelor's Degree
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
• ACLS Certification within 30 days of hire
• Minimum 1 year of nursing leadership experience as a Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager, or higher
• Strong knowledge of neuro and trauma patient care

Preferred

• Critical Care experience
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Trauma nursing experience
• Stroke or neuroscience nursing experience
• Previous Nurse Manager experience

Also Considered

• Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNCs)
• Nursing Supervisors
• Experienced Charge Nurses with 5+ years of leadership experience

Unit Highlights

• 23-bed Neuro Trauma Progressive Care Unit
• Specialized Neuro Patient Population:
  • Acute Stroke Patients
  • Craniotomy Recovery Patients
  • Intracranial Hemorrhage Patients
  • Altered Mental Status Cases
  • Seizure Disorders
• Specialized Trauma Patient Population:
  • Cervical Spine Injuries
  • Spinal Trauma
  • Rib Fractures
  • Femur Fractures
  • Pelvic Fractures
  • Fall-Related Injuries
• Diverse physician collaboration model:
  • Hospitalist Services
  • Trauma Services
  • Neurosurgery Services
• Strong focus on quality outcomes, patient experience, and interdisciplinary care planning

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive leadership compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support
• Student loan assistance programs
• Leadership development opportunities
• Certification reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

Ideal For

This role is ideal for Neuro PCU Nurse Managers, Trauma Nurse Managers, Progressive Care Leaders, Clinical Nurse Coordinators, Critical Care Supervisors, Neuroscience Nurse Leaders, and experienced Charge Nurses seeking advancement into nursing leadership within a high-acuity trauma and stroke environment.

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