About this role
A regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Asheville is seeking a Nurse Manager for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
This leading facility serves as the regions only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III NICU, and childrens hospital in Western North Carolina.
Position Overview
This role provides operational and clinical leadership for a 19-bed Cardiovascular ICU, supported by a team of approximately 65 staff members working alongside nationally recognized physicians. The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care while maintaining strong operational performance across clinical, financial, and workforce domains.
The position requires close collaboration with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support strategic planning, performance improvement initiatives, and staff development within a highly specialized critical care environment.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Manage staffing, scheduling, and workflow for a 19-bed ICU
Integrate clinical, financial, and workforce data to guide operational decisions
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional nursing standards
Promote evidence-based practice and high-quality cardiovascular critical care
Support recruitment, retention, onboarding, and development of nursing staff
Collaborate with nursing leadership on organizational planning and initiative evaluation
Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and performance outcomes
Provide mentorship and professional development for staff, students, and colleagues
Participate in administrative on-call rotation approximately once every six weeks
Qualifications
BSN required; MSN or equivalent preferred
Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or eligible under compact licensure
National certification in nursing leadership or clinical specialty required within one year of hire
BLS certification required
Minimum of 5 years of recent nursing experience required
At least 2 years of acute care hospital experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility required
Post-cardiothoracic ICU experience required
Charge nurse or manager-level leadership experience required
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and holiday benefits
Retirement savings program
Continuing education and leadership development opportunities
Sign-on bonus available
Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend requirement
Opportunity to lead a high-acuity CVICU within a Magnet-designated tertiary and quaternary care center
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration within a nationally recognized cardiovascular program