Location: Dallas, Texas
Schedule: Full-Time | Days
Employment Type: Permanent
A nationally recognized, hospital in Dallas, Texas is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Medical ICU (MICU) to lead its Adult Critical Care team.
This advanced academic-style medical center offers comprehensive adult and pediatric services, state-of-the-art technology, and a highly specialized physician network. The hospital serves as a regional and national referral center, delivering complex, high-acuity care across multiple specialties.
The Nurse Manager of Critical Care (MICU) is responsible for planning, organizing, delegating, directing, and evaluating services delivered within the Medical ICU.
This leader ensures that patient care delivery aligns with the hospital’s mission, vision, and performance standards. The Nurse Manager collaborates closely with physicians, interdisciplinary leaders, and executive leadership to enhance quality, safety, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes within the 16-bed Medical ICU.
Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Beds: 16
FTEs Supervised: Approximately 45
Reports To: Director of Critical Care
Scope: Medical ICU only
Oversee daily operations and clinical performance of the Medical ICU.
Ensure evidence-based practice and compliance with regulatory standards.
Monitor and improve quality metrics, patient safety indicators, and patient experience scores.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives in collaboration with medical staff.
Plan and manage staffing models, productivity, and scheduling.
Maintain effective communication across interdisciplinary teams.
Ensure regulatory readiness and adherence to accreditation standards.
Support throughput initiatives and critical care performance goals.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management to ICU staff.
Foster a collaborative, team-focused environment.
Support professional development and succession planning.
Promote engagement initiatives and retention strategies.
Partner with Critical Care leadership and hospital administration to advance service line objectives.
Drive initiatives related to quality, regulatory excellence, and patient-centered care.
Support innovative care delivery tactics and operational improvements.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Minimum 2 years of recent (within the last year) acute care leadership experience in Critical Care required
Preferably 2+ years of ICU leadership experience
Charge Nurse experience alone will not be considered; higher-level leadership experience required
Current RN license in Texas or compact state
Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
Current ACLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
CCRN and/or CNRN preferred
Salary Range:
Minimum: $84,849
Midpoint: $106,059
Maximum: $127,274
(Compensation heavily based on years and depth of leadership experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case basis
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis
Comprehensive annual incentive eligibility (if applicable)
Benefits Package Includes:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement and certification support
Paid time off and family leave
Wellness and employee assistance programs
Supplemental insurance options
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.