Nurse Manager, ICU
Charlottesville, VA, United States
- Experience
- 0–30 years
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Deadline
- Apply by 1 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 2025-10-14
Required skills
| Skill | Experience | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Engineering | 5+ years | Not specified |
| clinical nursing (ICU) | 5+ years | Advanced |
| CA RN license | 5+ years | Advanced |
| BSN | 5+ years | Not specified |
| direct patient care experience | 5+ years | Not specified |
About the role
**Location:** On-site | Redwood City, CA, USA
**Employment Type:** Full-Time | Permanent
**Industry:** Healthcare / Hospital
**Compensation:** $228,000 – $263,000 per year
**Bonuses:** 10 percent Sign-On Bonus + 15% Annual Bonus
**Benefits:** Full medical, dental, vision, PTO, pension plan
**Relocation:** Not available
**Sponsorship:** Not available
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### **Position Overview**
The **Nurse Manager – ICU** is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the **Intensive Care Unit** (ICU), ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
This role combines **clinical expertise, leadership acumen, and business operations knowledge** to lead nursing teams in a fast-paced critical care environment.
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### **Key Responsibilities**
* Provide clinical and administrative leadership for ICU nursing teams.
* Oversee patient care delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with hospital policies.
* Lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
* Manage staffing levels, scheduling, performance appraisals, and professional development.
* Partner with physicians, leadership teams, and interdisciplinary departments to ensure coordinated care.
* Develop and monitor budgets, financial plans, and key performance metrics for ICU operations.
* Lead compliance with **Joint Commission**, **OSHA**, and **state/federal healthcare regulations**.
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### **Experience & Requirements**
* **Registered Nurse (RN) – California License** (active and valid at time of hire).
* **ICU experience required.**
* Minimum **5 years** of direct patient care experience.
* Minimum **4 years** in nursing leadership or management roles (with or without direct reports).
* **Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)** required.
* **Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration** preferred.
* Strong understanding of **critical care protocols**, quality assurance, and staff management.
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### **Preferred Certifications**
* **Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)** – American Heart Association.
* **ANCC Certification** in a related critical care practice area.
* **Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)** certification.