Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiac ICU (RN)

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeBridge Health's Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the 29-bed ICU on evenings (Mon-Fri, 3 PM–11 PM). You will lead the cardiac nursing team alongside physicians and APPs, ensure safe staffing and patient flow, and build leadership experience toward Nurse Manager and Director roles.

You will coach RNs on hemodynamic monitoring, drive quality and safety by tracking nurse-sensitive indicators, and partner with clinicians to keep care plans aligned while

Qualifications

• Active Maryland RN license required.
• BSN degree required.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire; PALS if required by unit.
• 1–3 years of critical care (ICU) nursing experience.
• 1 year of formal nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Cardiac ICU or CSICU experience strongly preferred.
• CCRN or CSC certification preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records and staffing/scheduling systems.
• Clear communicator who makes sound decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Own evening operations for the 29-bed ICU as the on-site nursing leader, making staffing, bed flow, and escalation decisions in real time.
• Strengthen cardiac and cardiac surgical care by coaching RNs on hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drips, and post-cardiac surgery recovery.
• Drive accountability for quality and safety by tracking nurse-sensitive indicators and leading follow-up with staff.
• Develop your team through precepting, competency validation, real-time feedback, and input on performance evaluations.
• Keep care plans aligned by partnering with physicians and APPs on rounds and keeping patients and families informed.
• Extend the Nurse Manager's reach by leading unit initiatives and stepping in as acting manager when needed.

Skills

RN leadership

Critical care

Communication

Team coaching

Education

BSN degree

Maryland RN license

ACLS certification

PALS if required

Tools

EHR systems

staffing/scheduling software

Job description

About the Unit and Role

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore's 29-bed adult Intensive Care Unit cares for cardiac and cardiac surgical patients, along with a broad mix of critically ill adults, inside a Level II Trauma Center. As Assistant Nurse Manager on evenings (Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 11 PM), you'll lead the cardiac nursing team alongside physicians and APPs, keep the unit staffed and running safely, and build the leadership experience that prepares you for Nurse Manager and Director roles.

Why Join Sinai Hospital

• Lead in a Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital where your team sees the full range of adult critical care
• Evening leadership with weekends off, on a set Monday to Friday schedule
• Work in direct partnership with the Nurse Manager and a physician and APP team that relies on you as the senior nursing leader on evenings
• Grow within LifeBridge Health, a five-hospital system across the Baltimore region with leadership paths across facilities

Responsibilities

• Own evening operations for the 29-bed ICU as the on-site nursing leader, making staffing, bed flow, and escalation decisions in real time
• Strengthen cardiac and cardiac surgical care by coaching RNs on hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drips, and post-cardiac surgery recovery
• Drive accountability for quality and safety by tracking nurse-sensitive indicators (CLABSI, CAUTI, falls, pressure injuries) and leading follow-up with staff
• Develop your team through precepting, competency validation, real-time feedback, and input on performance evaluations
• Keep care plans aligned by partnering with physicians and APPs on rounds and keeping patients and families informed
• Extend the Nurse Manager's reach by leading unit initiatives and stepping in as acting manager when needed

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiovascu lar Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire; PALS if required by unit - remove if not needed
• 1 to 3 years of critical care (ICU) nursing experience required
• Cardiac ICU (CICU) or Cardiac Surgical ICU (CSICU) experience strongly preferred
• 1 year of formal nursing leadership experience (charge nurse, assistant nurse manager, or supervisor) preferred
• CCRN or CSC certification preferred
• Experience with electronic health records and staffing/scheduling systems
• Clear communicator who makes sound decisions under pressure

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus employee assistance and wellness programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension
• Tuition assistance and support for specialty certification
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities across LifeBridge Health
• Life and disability insurance