Job Description

Overview

A large tertiary acute care hospital in Dallas, Texas is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager of Critical Care (Medical ICU) to provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for a high-acuity adult Medical Intensive Care Unit.

This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and operational excellence within a complex critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 leadership and accountability for the Medical ICU

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate nursing care delivery in alignment with critical care standards and organizational goals

• Collaborate with physician leaders and interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency of care

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and performance improvement initiatives within the ICU

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety requirements

• Lead staffing, scheduling, productivity management, and staff development

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on quality outcomes and patient-centered care

• Utilize quality metrics, occurrence reporting, and data-driven insights to improve clinical and operational performance

• Maintain effective communication with leadership, staff, and clinical partners

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care leadership experience in Critical Care

  • Preferably 2+ years of ICU leadership experience

  • Charge Nurse–only experience will not be considered

• BSN required

• Active Texas RN license or compact RN license

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Preferred:

• MSN or higher degree

• CCRN and/or CNRN certification

• Prior experience in high-acuity or tertiary care ICU settings

Additional Information

Scope of Responsibility

• 16-bed Medical ICU

• Leadership of approximately 45 FTEs

• Oversight limited to the Medical ICU

• Reports directly to the Director of Critical Care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with experience-based progression

• Sign-on and relocation assistance (as applicable)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and paid family leave

• Tuition assistance, certification reimbursement, and professional development support

• Employee wellness, counseling, and financial planning resources

Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location.

Ideal For

• ICU Nurse Managers seeking leadership in a high-acuity Medical ICU

• Critical Care leaders with strong quality, regulatory, and team development focus

• Candidates ready to lead complex patient populations in a tertiary care environment

Keywords

Nurse Manager Critical Care, Medical ICU Nurse Manager, ICU Nurse Leader, Critical Care Nursing Leadership, Texas RN Manager Jobs
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