Critical Care, ICU RN Manager

The ICU RN Manager partners closely with executive nursing leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care while supporting staff development, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and resource management. The ideal candidate is a strong nursing leader with acute care and critical care experience who possesses exceptional communication skills, proven leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

Critical Care, ICU RN Manager

Location: Framingham, MA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Compensation: $42.30–$84.87 per hour (DOE)

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Critical Care, ICU RN Manager for a healthcare leadership opportunity in Framingham, MA. This position provides leadership and operational oversight for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing services and critical care operations. The ICU RN Manager partners closely with executive nursing leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care while supporting staff development, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and resource management.

This role is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practices within the ICU while maintaining 24/7 accountability for departmental operations. The Critical Care, ICU RN Manager serves as a key leader in fostering clinical excellence, patient safety, staff engagement, and continuous quality improvement in a fast-paced critical care environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong nursing leader with acute care and critical care experience who possesses exceptional communication skills, proven leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Critical Care Operations

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  Provide leadership and oversight for ICU nursing operations and patient care delivery.
  
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  Ensure the provision of high-quality, evidence-based critical care nursing services.
  
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  Support the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of nursing care for critically ill patients.
  
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  Promote patient safety initiatives and ensure adherence to critical care standards of practice.
  
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  Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
  
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  Monitor patient care quality metrics and implement improvement initiatives when necessary.
  
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  Ensure compliance with organizational policies, nursing standards, accreditation requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  
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  Support patient throughput, capacity management, and efficient utilization of ICU resources.
  

Leadership & Staff Development

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  Lead, mentor, coach, and develop ICU nursing staff and clinical team members.
  
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  Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and patient-centered care.
  
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  Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and retention of nursing personnel.
  
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  Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
  
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  Ensure staff competency, certifications, continuing education, and compliance with required training programs.
  
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  Promote employee engagement and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
  
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  Serve as a professional role model and advocate for nursing excellence.
  

Operational & Resource Management

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  Maintain 24/7 accountability for ICU departmental operations.
  
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  Monitor staffing levels, patient acuity, and resource utilization to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
  
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  Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and productivity management.
  
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  Support departmental budgeting and cost-management initiatives.
  
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  Ensure effective communication and coordination across departments to optimize patient flow and operational performance.
  
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  Participate in strategic planning and implementation of organizational goals and initiatives.
  
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  Monitor operational metrics and develop action plans to address performance opportunities.
  

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

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  Support regulatory readiness efforts and accreditation compliance.
  
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  Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
  
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  Review incidents, identify trends, and implement corrective action plans when appropriate.
  
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  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards governing nursing practice and patient care.
  
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  Promote a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.
  

Required Qualifications

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  Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
  
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  Academic degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
  
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  Minimum of two (2) years of progressive leadership experience within a hospital environment, including experience as a Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, ICU Lead Nurse, or related leadership position.
  
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  Previous experience working in a Critical Care or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) environment.
  
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  Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
  
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  Demonstrated operational management experience within an acute care hospital setting.
  
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  Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced critical care environment.
  
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  Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  
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  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
  
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  Additional leadership experience within an ICU, Critical Care, or Acute Care setting.
  
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  Experience supporting quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  
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  National nursing certification related to critical care or leadership preferred (CCRN, NE-BC, or similar).
  

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $42.30–$84.87 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, skills, and overall fit for the position.

Eligible employees may receive access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

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  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  
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  401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  
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  Generous Paid Time Off
  
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  Career Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
  
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  Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
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  Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
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  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
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  Employee Discount Programs
  
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  Pet Insurance
  
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  Legal Insurance
  
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  Accident Insurance
  
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  Critical Illness Insurance
  
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  Long-Term Care Insurance
  
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  Elder Care and Childcare Assistance Programs
  
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  Auto and Home Insurance Programs
  

Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and employer policies.

Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners

At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we do more than connect candidates with jobs—we build long-term career partnerships. Our dedicated recruiting team provides personalized support throughout every stage of the hiring process, including resume guidance, interview preparation, compensation consultation, and onboarding assistance. We partner with leading employers nationwide to help talented professionals find rewarding opportunities that support long-term career growth and success.