Registered Nurse Supervisor – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Holy Cross Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital, part of Trinity Health, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS) to provide clinical and operational leadership for the ICU. The role collaborates with the Department Director to coordinate patient care, oversee staff, and ensure safe, high-quality, cost-effective critical care services.

Requirements include Maryland RN license or compact eligibility, a BSN, and at least five years in ICU with prior charge nurse experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maryland RN license or compact state eligibility.
• BSN is required; supervisory experience preferred for ICU leadership.
• Minimum five years of recent ICU RN experience with charge nurse background.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ICU operations and patient flow.
• Provide direct supervision to professional and non-professional staff.
• Assign staff based on patient acuity and unit needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety standards.
• Support quality improvement and service excellence initiatives.
• Participate in orientation, coaching, and performance management.
• Serve as a clinical role model and ICU resource.

Skills

RN license

BSN

ICU nursing experience

Charge nurse experience

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

CCRN

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Night ShiftDescription:

Job Summary

Holy Cross Hospital, a member of Trinity Health, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS) to provide clinical and operational leadership for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Registered Nurse Supervisor works collaboratively with the Department Director to coordinate patient care, oversee staff, and ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective critical care services.

This role requires strong clinical expertise, leadership judgment, and a commitment to Trinity Health’s mission of compassionate, patient-centered care.

What you will Do:

• Employment type/Shift: Full-time; 36-hour Nights

• Manages daily operations and patient flow

• Provide direct supervision and support to professional and non-professional staff

• Assign and coordinate staff based on patient acuity and unit needs

• Promote compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards

• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and service excellence initiatives

• Participate in staff orientation, education, coaching, and performance management

• Act as a clinical role model, mentor, and resource for ICU staff

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or compact state eligibility

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required

• Minimum five (5) years of recent Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse experience

• Previous Charge Nurse experience required

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing preferred

• Critical Care certification (CCRN)

• Previous experience in nursing supervision or unit-based leadership

• Knowledge of quality improvement and patient safety standards

Pay rate: $39.47 – $61.20

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.