Nurse Manager – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

Saint Francis Hospital; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for leadership growth

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Manager for the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The ideal candidate will lead a high-acuity critical care team, oversee daily operations, and enhance patient outcomes. Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), current RN license, and at least 3 years of nursing leadership experience. Join us in our mission to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while enjoying competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in critical care.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the CICU.
• Lead and mentor a skilled team of critical care nurses.
• Oversee staffing, patient flow, and resource management.

Skills

Advanced cardiac or cardiovascular critical care experience

Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and change initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Manager for our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) to lead a highly specialized, high‑acuity critical care team.

About the Role

As the CICU Nurse Manager, you will play a key leadership role in advancing patient outcomes, staff engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration in alignment with Trinity Health’s Mission and Core Values of dignity, excellence, justice, and stewardship. You will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the CICU while fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for a high‑acuity Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
• Lead, mentor, and engage a highly skilled team of critical care nurses and support staff
• Oversee staffing, patient flow, and resource management to support safe, high‑quality care
• Collaborate closely with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, intensivists, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary partners
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and performance excellence initiatives
• Support nurse development, retention, and succession planning
• Ensure alignment with Saint Francis Hospital and Trinity Health Of New England goals and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – required
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - strongly preferred
• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 3 years of progressive nursing leadership or management experience in a Cardiac ICU, CICU, CVICU, or critical care environment
• Current BLS/CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Required Skills

• Advanced cardiac or cardiovascular critical care experience
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and change initiatives

Preferred Skills

• Leadership role within a respected and innovative Cardiac Intensive Care program
• Mission‑driven, faith‑based organization committed to compassionate, patient‑centered care
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and shared governance culture
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for leadership growth within a regional integrated health system

Pay range and compensation package

If you’re a nurse leader passionate about cardiac critical care and people‑centered leadership, we invite you to apply and join our mission

Equal Opportunity Statemen t

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion