Nurse Supervisor RN - PCU/Neuro

Trinity Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD, seeks a Nurse Supervisor to lead the PCU/Neuro unit. The role combines clinical leadership with operational oversight to ensure safe, quality patient care across shifts.

You will coordinate staffing, mentor staff, and drive evidence-based practices while aligning with Trinity Health’s mission. Requires BSN, MD licensure, BLS, and 3+ years acute care RN experience; MSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN required.
• Current RN licensure in Maryland or Compact State.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association); additional life support certifications as required by unit.
• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and operational leadership for the PCU/Neuro unit during assigned shift.
• Coordinates patient care delivery, staffing assignments, and daily workflow based on patient acuity and census.
• Supervises nursing and support staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and evidence-based practices.
• Makes cost-effective decisions related to staffing, supplies, and resource utilization.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Participates in the development and implementation of patient care standards and clinical workflows.
• Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and performance initiatives.
• Facilitates staff orientation, onboarding, and ongoing professional development.
• Conducts performance evaluations and provides coaching, mentoring, and corrective action as needed.
• Promotes a culture of service excellence and patient-centered care.
• Serves as a clinical resource and professional role model for PCU/Neuro staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Coaching

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

PCCN certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Position Purpose

The Nurse Supervisor is a designated clinical leader responsible for coordinating, planning, and overseeing patient care operations within the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Neuro specialty area. Working in collaboration with the Department Director, this role ensures high-quality, safe, and efficient care delivery while promoting staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and service excellence in alignment with Trinity Health’s Mission and values.

What You Will Do

• Shift: Full-time 36-hour Day
• Provides clinical and operational leadership for the PCU/Neuro unit during assigned shift
• Coordinates patient care delivery, staffing assignments, and daily workflow based on patient acuity and census
• Supervises nursing and support staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and evidence-based practices
• Makes cost-effective decisions related to staffing, supplies, and resource utilization
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements
• Participates in the development and implementation of patient care standards and clinical workflows
• Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and performance initiatives
• Facilitates staff orientation, onboarding, and ongoing professional development
• Conducts performance evaluations and provides coaching, mentoring, and corrective action as needed
• Promotes a culture of service excellence and patient-centered care
• Serves as a clinical resource and professional role model for PCU/Neuro staff

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Maryland or Compact State
• BLS certification (American Heart Association); additional life support certifications as required by unit
• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care RN experience

Preferred

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
• Prior informal or formal leadership experience in an acute care setting
• Experience in progressive care, neuro, or cardiac patient populations
• PCCN certification preferred (must obtain within six [6] months of hire)

Pay Range: $39.47 - $61.20/hour
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Ministry/Facility Information

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George's, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest
hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health's high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.