Nurse Manager RN MICU

Med Career Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus opportunities

Job summary

Med Career Solutions in Houston, TX seeks an experienced ICU nurse leader to serve as Nurse Manager for our Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). You will guide a team of critical care nurses, drive clinical excellence, empower staff, and promote evidence-based practice in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time, day-shift leadership role with no weekend scheduling, offering relocation assistance and sign-on bonus opportunities to support your career growth and impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Texas RN license active.
• Minimum five years nursing experience.
• At least one year supervisory experience.
• Recent CVICU/ICU experience.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• National certification in nursing administration or specialty within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop nursing staff to support staff development and engagement.
• Promote safe, patient-centered care and adherence to evidence-based standards.
• Drive quality initiatives and continuous improvement to improve outcomes.
• Oversee clinical assessment, monitoring, documentation, and responses to changes in patient condition.
• Ensure emergency readiness and rapid response during critical events.
• Collaborate with physicians and interprofessional teams to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and follow‑up care.
• Promote clinical accountability and sound nursing judgment.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Clinical leadership

Education

BSN

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Nurse Manager, RN – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

Are you an experienced ICU nurse leader ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care and team performance? We are seeking a passionate and driven RN Nurse Manager for our Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) to lead a dedicated team of nursing professionals in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinically strong leader with recent CVICU or ICU experience who thrives in a fast-paced critical care environment. As Nurse Manager, you will help shape clinical excellence, empower nursing staff, support evidence-based practice, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Enjoy a full-time, day-shift leadership opportunity with no weekend scheduling while advancing your nursing leadership career.

Why Join Our Team?

• Leadership with Impact: Guide, mentor, and inspire a team of critical care nurses.
• Clinical Excellence: Help drive high-quality, evidence-based care for critically ill patients.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.
• Career Growth: Expand your leadership capabilities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time day-shift schedule with no weekends.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a salary based on your experience, with potential relocation assistance and sign-on bonus opportunities.

What You’ll Do

As the MICU Nurse Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting exceptional clinical care and fostering a high-performing nursing team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and Develop Nursing Staff: Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to support staff development, professional growth, and team engagement.
• Promote Exceptional Patient Care: Champion safe, compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and established clinical standards.
• Drive Quality and Improvement: Support quality initiatives, patient safety efforts, and continuous improvement strategies that enhance clinical outcomes.
• Oversee Clinical Assessment and Monitoring: Promote thorough patient assessments, ongoing monitoring, timely documentation, and appropriate responses to changes in patient condition.
• Support Emergency Readiness: Ensure the team is prepared to recognize and respond effectively to patient emergencies and rapidly changing clinical conditions.
• Strengthen Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and support positive patient outcomes.
• Champion Patient and Family Education: Encourage clear communication and education to help patients and families understand diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow‑up care.
• Promote Clinical Accountability: Reinforce nursing standards, sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and safe, effective nursing practices.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a confident, collaborative nursing leader with a strong critical care background and a passion for developing people and improving patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
• At least five years of recent nursing experience.
• At least one year of recent supervisory experience in direct patient care, such as an Assistant Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
• Recent CVICU experience or a strong, recent ICU clinical background is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• National certification in a relevant specialty practice area and/or nursing administration within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or a healthcare‑related field.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-development skills.
• A commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Compensation and Additional Benefits

• Salary Range: $41.58–$61.87 per hour, based on years of experience.
• Relocation Assistance: Considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Sign-On Bonus: Considered on a case‑by‑case basis.