Nurse Director Cardiovascular Intensive Care

Nurse Director Cardiovascular Intensive Care opportunity in central New Mexico—lead a premier CVICU, elevate outcomes, and shape a thriving critical-care culture in a role that’s as rewarding as it is electrifying .

As the Nurse Director CVICU, this healthcare organization offers a mission-driven, patient-first culture that consistently delivers strong quality metrics, low HAI rates, and outstanding patient experience, making the Nurse Director Cardiovascular Intensive Care role an ideal platform for visible impact and career growth in cardiovascular critical care leadership.

In the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit—often known as the CVICU and cardiovascular critical care—the Nurse Director CVICU will guide a high-acuity environment managing complex post-cardiothoracic surgery cases, advanced heart failure therapies, ECMO/VAD pathways, and emergent cardiac interventions; this cardiovascular service line is an award-winning cardiovascular facility, and key selling points include its status as a Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital, pioneering robotic platforms, and advanced diagnostic imaging, creating a robust setting for the Nursing Director CVICU to advance excellence and innovation.

Reporting to an ACNO/CNO with close collaboration across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, anesthesia, and critical care medicine, the Nurse Director Cardiovascular Intensive Care leads a supportive leadership dyad with experienced assistant managers, clinical educators, charge RNs, and CNS resources; responsibilities for the RN Director Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit include strategic planning, daily operations, staffing optimization, budget stewardship, quality and safety initiatives, regulatory readiness, throughput, and implementation of evidence-based protocols, all while fostering friendly nurses and a diverse, interprofessional team that thrives on shared governance, continuous improvement, and compassionate care.

Central New Mexico offers the Nurse Director CVICU an exceptional lifestyle with 300 days of sunshine, dramatic mountain backdrops for hiking, cycling, skiing, and hot air ballooning, a vibrant arts-and-culture scene, live music and festivals, renowned regional cuisine featuring red and green chiles, a resilient job market with growing tech and healthcare sectors, diverse neighborhoods, reasonable cost of living, and convenient air travel access—plus strong schools and higher-education options, abundant parks and trails, a welcoming, inclusive community ethos, and a balanced pace of life that pairs outdoor adventure with modern amenities for the Nursing Director CVICU and their family.

This Nurse Director Cardiovascular Intensive Care position features competitive compensation with leadership incentives, potential sign-on and relocation, a comprehensive suite of health benefits, retirement matching, generous paid time off, paid CEUs and certification support, tuition assistance, wellness resources, and clear pathways for advancement; to explore the RN Director Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit opportunity in confidence, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today and spark the next chapter of your CVICU leadership journey ❤️.