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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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