Supervisor Nursing CICU (Full Time Night)

Supervisor Nursing – CICU (Full Time Night)

Location: Mission Viejo, California

Department: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift

The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Is a 27-bed Critical Care Environment Specializing In Pre- And Post-operative Cardiac Care, Cardiomyopathies Requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support, And a Wide Range Of Critical Cardiac And Medical Cases Including

• Post-MI cardiology
• IABP, Swan-Ganz catheterization
• CRRT, TTM, DKA
• Pacemakers, severe sepsis, and respiratory failure
  
  

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Director, or Executive Director, the Supervisor of Nursing – CICU provides leadership and coordination of care on the unit during the night shift. This includes oversight of clinical operations, staff management, and the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care.

Responsibilities

This role ensures optimal patient outcomes by acting as a resource and role model for the clinical team, and supports performance improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Charge Nurse or Supervisor during the night shift, ensuring staffing, workflow, and clinical quality.
• Coordinate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and leadership to support effective patient care delivery.
• Lead by example in the CICU, providing direct patient care when needed and mentoring clinical staff.
• Maintain standards for nursing practice, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
• Monitor key performance indicators and support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Participate in staff evaluations, scheduling, education, and onboarding of new nurses.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and adherence to protocols and policies.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to elevate care delivery and team performance.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• California Registered Nurse License (active upon hire)
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association – upon hire)
• Professional certification in a relevant specialty (upon hire)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience in an acute care hospital setting (excluding clinical rotations)
• Charge Nurse or Relief Charge Nurse experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN or equivalent)
• Formal leadership experience in a critical care setting
  
  

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong clinical expertise in cardiovascular and medical critical care
• Proven leadership as an ICU Charge/Relief Charge Nurse
• Comfortable managing complex and critically ill patients
• Collaborative and proactive leadership style
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:

Degree Major With University And Completion Year

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing? (Required):

Do you have a Master's Degree in Nursing? (Preferred):

Do you hold an active California RN license? (Required upon hire):

Do you have an active BLS certification (AHA)? (Required upon hire):

Do you have at least one professional nursing certification in a critical care area? (Required upon hire):

Total Years Of Nursing Experience

Total Years of ICU Nursing Experience in an Acute Care Hospital (Post-licensure only):

Do you have experience as a Charge Nurse or Relief Charge Nurse in an ICU setting? (Required):

Have you led a nursing team, mentored staff, or contributed to unit performance improvement? (Please describe briefly):

Familiarity with cardiac critical care (IABP, CRRT, Swan-Ganz, TTM, etc.)? (Please list):

Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local to Southern California):

Contact Number

Motivation / Interest in This Position:

Email ID

LinkedIn Profile (if available):

Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code)

Notice Period (in weeks):

Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.):

Expected Salary

Are you willing to work 100% onsite at Mission Viejo, CA on the night shift (Yes/No):