Nurse Manager RN MICU
Job Description
A 445+ bed acute care hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Nurse Manager RN for its Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). The hospital holds accreditation as an MBSAQIP Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, and operates two intensive care units — a SICU and a MICU — serving the greater Houston area.
The role. The Nurse Manager leads the MICU team in delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care, overseeing continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring nursing practice standards are consistently applied across the unit. This leader assesses patient conditions, monitors changes throughout each shift, and ensures thorough documentation of care provided. The Nurse Manager plays an integral role within an interdisciplinary team — collaborating with physicians, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other care partners — while applying critical thinking, scientific judgment, and technical expertise to support safe nursing care delivery. The position also encompasses patient and family education regarding medical conditions, treatment plans, and follow-up measures.
What we're looking for.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
- Master's Degree in Nursing or health related field highly preferred
- Current State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN) required
- National certification in relevant specialty practice area and/or Administration within six months of hire
- Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required
- ACLS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
- Must have five years of recent nursing experience required
- One year of recent supervisory experience in direct patient care activities as assistant nurse manager or charge nurse required
- Candidates must have CVICU experience to be considered
Schedule. Full-time, Days, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; no weekends.
Compensation. $41.58 - $61.87/hr 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.