Nurse Manager – Critical Care CVICU (RN)
Dallas–Fort Worth Metro, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Mixed leadership schedule (primarily days; flexibility required to support unit operations as needed)
Compensation:
$84,849 – $127,274 annually (heavily based on years of experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case
Overview
A specialized cardiovascular and spine hospital in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager of Critical Care – CVICU to support a growing cardiovascular intensive care program . This is a newly created leadership role driven by unit expansion and increased patient volume.
The Nurse Manager will partner with an existing manager to co-lead the CVICU, providing focused leadership oversight, staff development, and operational excellence in a high-acuity environment that includes ECMO services .
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate clinical and operational services within the CVICU
Provide leadership oversight for critical care nursing staff and ECMO team members
Collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care
Maintain compliance with professional nursing standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
Support staffing, scheduling, and resource management to meet patient acuity and census demands
Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and process improvements to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency
Maintain clear, effective communication across leadership, clinical teams, and support departments
Support unit growth, onboarding, and staff engagement during expansion
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Active RN license (Texas or compact license)
Minimum 4 years of recent (within the last year) acute care ICU/CVICU leadership experience
Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
Current ACLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
Preferred:
Master’s degree
CCRN and/or CNRN certification
Experience supporting ECMO programs
Background in high-acuity cardiovascular critical care environments
Program Highlights
CVICU expansion with two Nurse Managers supporting the department
28-bed CVICU (expanded from 15 beds)
High-volume unit expected to operate at capacity
Oversight of approximately 40 FTEs (73 total staff shared across two managers)
Dedicated ECMO services
Reports to the Director of Critical Care & Med/Surg
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive leadership salary with growth potential
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with 100% employer match on 3%–9% (based on tenure)
Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage
Tuition assistance, student loan support, and certification reimbursement
Employee stock purchase program
Wellness, counseling, and financial wellbeing resources
Ideal For
CVICU Nurse Managers or ICU leaders seeking a growth-focused role
Leaders motivated by expansion, complexity, and program development
Critical care RNs with strong cardiovascular expertise and team leadership skills
Professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
Keywords
CVICU Nurse Manager, Critical Care Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular ICU Leadership, ECMO Nursing Leadership, ICU RN Manager
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