Director Nursing -Cardiovascular Services (Copy)

Director of Cardiovascular Nursing Services

• North East Texas ( relocation offered)
• Mon-Fri. Days



Rapidly Expanding Program | Visionary Surgical Leadership

This role sits at the center of a major cardiovascular service line expansion, backed by visionary surgical leadership and significant institutional investment. The Director will lead a rapidly growing Cardiovascular Nursing Program and partner closely with a world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon driving the development and expansion of ECMO and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD/LVAD) programs.

Scope of Leadership

The Director will have operational, clinical, and strategic oversight of:

• CV-ICU
• Heart Failure Services
• Medical-Surgical Units
• New and expanding VAD/LVAD and ECMO programs

This position is ideal for a cardiovascular nursing leader who thrives in high-acuity environments and wants to help build, scale, and standardize advanced mechanical circulatory support programs.

Organization Overview

• 500+ bed acute care facility
• Level I Trauma Center
• Robust tertiary and quaternary cardiovascular services

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or enrollment with completion required within 2 years
• Current RN license (or license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing)
• Hands-on leadership experience with VAD/LVAD programs
• ECMO program experience
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience
• At least 2 years in a formal nursing leadership or management role

Preferred

• Certification in a cardiovascular specialty or nursing administration

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• A BSN (Master’s preferred or in progress)
• 2+ years of leadership experience within cardiovascular services (Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Director level)
• Direct leadership and operational experience supporting VAD/LVAD and ECMO programs
• Proven ability to collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and executive leadership in a complex, high-acuity environment

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Director
• Management Experience: Required
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Security Clearance: Not required
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available
• Travel Requirement: None

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