CPCU Nurse Manager

Cardiovascular progressive care needs leaders who understand what happens at the intersection of high acuity and operational complexity. This Nurse Manager role puts you in charge of a 40-bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit — a busy, demanding environment where the quality of clinical leadership shows up in outcomes every single day. If you have a cardiovascular or post-cardiothoracic background and you are ready to step into — or advance within — formal unit leadership, this position belongs on your radar.

This is a permanent, full-time placement with one opening. As the unit manager, you will own the 24/7 clinical operations of the CPCU, overseeing a team of approximately 56 employees. Your scope covers resource allocation, staff scheduling, regulatory compliance, and the integration of evidence-based practices across the unit. This is a working leadership role — direct accountability for unit performance, staff development, and patient care standards.

The organization is well-resourced, regionally significant, and backed by a national health system infrastructure that provides genuine career development pathways and the clinical support that complex cardiovascular care demands. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. A competitive benefits package is included, covering the full scope expected from a major health system employer.

Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license with the North Carolina Board of Nursing or a valid enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact license. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required; a Master's degree is preferred. BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required at hire. National certification in a leadership or relevant clinical specialty must be obtained within one year of hire. A minimum of five years of recent nursing experience is required, with at least two years in a relevant acute hospital setting. A background in post-cardiothoracic or cardiovascular care is required. Prior leadership experience at the Charge Nurse or Supervisor level is expected.

One position, one of the region's most respected cardiovascular programs, and a leadership platform that can move your career in the direction you have been working toward. If your background matches what is described here, reach out now. Schedule a confidential call and let's talk through whether this is the right fit.

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