CVICU Nurse Manager
Job Description
A Nurse Manager opportunity for a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is available in Asheville, NC at an 853-bed regional tertiary and quaternary care center that serves as the region's only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and holds Magnet® designation for nursing excellence.
The role. The CVICU Nurse Manager oversees daily operations of a 19-bed unit with a team of 65 staff working alongside nationally recognized physicians. This leader integrates clinical, human resource, and financial data to guide decision-making, ensures compliance with regulatory and professional standards, and promotes evidence-based practice across clinical and operational processes. The manager collaborates with nursing leadership on organizational planning and initiative evaluation, while actively contributing to the professional development of staff, students, and colleagues. An on-call requirement of once every six weeks applies, which is primarily administrative in nature.
What we're looking for.
- BSN or equivalent (ADN with MSN, BA with MSN) required; Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON.
- National Certification in area of specialty within one year of accepting the role. Certification may be in leadership or area of clinical practice. Those actively pursuing degree must obtain national certification within 1 year of graduation.
- BLS Healthcare Provider
- A minimum of five years of recent nursing experience; 2 years in relevant clinical hospital experience with demonstrated leadership skills – charge or manager experience is required
- Post-cardiothoracic background required
- Previous leadership experience preferred
Schedule. Full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday with administrative hours and no weekend requirements.
Compensation. $90,000 - $125,000 per year plus Sign-on bonus available
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.