Interim ICU Manager

On Deck Healthcare; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Travel package

Job summary

On Deck Healthcare is seeking an Interim ICU Nurse Manager to lead two high-acuity hospitals in Central California. The role requires hands-on leadership, staff support during change, and a focus on operational excellence in critical care.

The ideal candidate has ICU nurse management experience, a strong clinical foundation, and the ability to influence without authority while ensuring patient safety and efficient EMR workflows. On-site engagement is expected for the duration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Nurse Manager within Critical Care.
• Strong clinical foundation with the ability to lead through influence and maintain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with staff and support frontline operations.
• Knowledgeable in patient safety protocols, EMR systems, and nursing workflows in acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on interim ICU Nurse Manager for two hospitals in Central California.
• Lead and support ICU teams to drive day-to-day operational excellence under change.
• Ensure staff engagement and patient safety through effective nursing workflows and EMR usage.
• Be on-site in Central California for the duration of the engagement and begin within 2–4 weeks from offer.

Skills

Nurse Manager - Critical Care

Staff Leadership

EMR Systems

Patient Safety

Job description

Interim ICU Manager - Central California

We are seeking a hands-on and team-oriented Interim ICU Nurse Manager for two hospitals in Central California. This is an ideal opportunity for a clinically strong nurse leader who thrives on the frontlines, supports staff through change, and helps drive day-to-day operational excellence in high-acuity units.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience as an Nurse Manager within Critical Care
• Strong clinical foundation with the ability to lead through influence and maintain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with staff and support frontline operations.
• Knowledgeable in patient safety protocols, EMR systems, and nursing workflows in acute care settings.
• Availability to begin within 2-4 weeks from date of offer and to be on-site in Central California for the duration of the engagement.

Why On Deck?

At On Deck Healthcare, our mission is to connect the best healthcare leaders with exceptional health systems through compassion and honesty. We are guided by our commitment to excellence and strive to create impactful placements that support the communities and those who serve within them. Our interim leaders are W2 of On Deck with benefits, receive the full travel package (provided by our team), and participate in our team recognition/charitable donation programs. Our roles start at 13 weeks with potential to extend.