Critical Care RN Manager

Critical Care RN Manager: Lead a high‑acuity ICU in Southeastern North Carolina where purpose, pace, and growth collide to supercharge your leadership journey.

As a Critical Care RN Manager, join a mission-driven, patient-first culture with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and safety, high-acuity exposure that accelerates skills, innovation-forward leadership piloting new care models, access to cutting-edge technology, clinician well-being initiatives, and robust education support that keeps the Nurse Manager ICU at the forefront of practice.

Within the Intensive Care Unit, the Nurse Manager ICU directs complex, fast-paced care backed by a major academic health system, recognized by U.S. News & World Report with High Performing ratings across heart, lung, and diabetes care, demonstrating strong performance in key clinical service lines and chronic disease management. As a Critical Care RN Manager, lead the primary acute-care anchor for the region and surrounding rural communities with critical‑access‑level impact in a high‑need area, supported by enterprise resources, standards, and clinical infrastructure.

Reporting to senior nursing leadership, the Critical Care RN Manager steers 24/7 ICU operations, occasionally functions as a Staff RN, and drives staffing, onboarding, budgeting, equipment readiness, evidence-based protocols, quality, safety, and throughput; alongside the Nurse Manager ICU, a friendly, diverse team of RNs, intensivists, APPs, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, case management, rehabilitation, and social work collaborates through shared governance and real-time decision support.

In Southeastern North Carolina, the Nurse Manager ICU enjoys mild four-season weather, quick access to beaches, rivers, and parks, an affordable cost of living, varied housing, short commutes with regional airport connectivity, quality schools and nearby universities, vibrant arts and music, beloved local cuisine, inclusive community life, ample fitness and outdoor recreation, strong healthcare access, and steady regional growth that supports career and lifestyle goals.

The Critical Care RN Manager profile includes graduation from an accredited nursing program, active North Carolina RN licensure, and a BSN; individuals earning quick interviews will have 3–5 years of recent critical care experience and demonstrated supervisory skills.

The Nurse Manager ICU role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, robust retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, certification pay, and professional development resources. Connect confidentially with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today and turn opportunity into impact. ❤️