Advanced ICU Nurse - Full time

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: Administrative call rotation approximately once every 6 weeks

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.

Oversee daily operations of a 19-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular critical care.

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.

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

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

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
• Collaboration with nationally recognized cardiovascular physicians
• Advanced cardiovascular and critical care services
• Administrative leadership role with direct operational oversight

Sign-on bonus eligibility

• Relocation assistance eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance
• Certification reimbursement
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
• Employee wellness and mental health resources

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