
Nurse Manager – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
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Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) to lead a high‑acuity Cardiac ICU / Critical Care team delivering exceptional, compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide nursing leadership for a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) caring for complex cardiac and cardiovascular patients
Oversee daily ICU unit operations, staffing, patient flow, and resource utilization
Lead and support a highly skilled critical care nursing team
Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives
Collaborate with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, intensivists, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams
Promote staff engagement, professional development, and nurse retention
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – required
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - strongly preferred
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license – Connecticut
Minimum 3 years of nursing leadership or nurse management experience in a Cardiac ICU, CICU, CVICU, or critical care environment
Preferred Experience
Advanced cardiac or cardiovascular ICU experience
Leadership experience in high‑acuity critical care settings
Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and quality initiatives
Why Join Trinity Health Of New England
Leadership opportunity within a respected Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Mission‑driven, faith‑based healthcare organization
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Supportive leadership culture and professional growth opportunities
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.
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.