Travel Nurse RN - Manager
Billings, MT
MedCadre
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title:    ICU Nurse Manager

Job Details

• Location: Billings, Montana - 59101
• Job Category: Clinical – Nursing
• Department: Nursing Administration
• Job Type: Contract
• Duration: 13 weeks + possibility of an extension
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week (approximately 8 hours per day)

• Shift Timing: Typically between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility based on unit needs

   

Work Availability: May require occasional availability during evenings or weekends for urgent situations

Job Summary

The ICU Nurse Manager is responsible for managing and supervising nursing operations within a clinical department. This role collaborates with nursing leadership and other departments to ensure high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and staff development. The position supports organizational goals by maintaining effective departmental structures, processes, and standards of care.

Responsibilities are typically distributed as:

• 50% Tactical: Day-to-day activities such as staffing coordination and equipment availability
• 40% Operational: Budget management, supply acquisition, and employee performance evaluations
• 10% Strategic: Developing and implementing departmental goals aligned with the organization’s strategic plan

Scope

Level 1 Nurse Manager

• Manages fewer than 50 staff members or a department operating Monday through Friday.

Level 2 Nurse Manager – Complex

• Manages more than 50 staff members or multiple departments operating 24/7.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical nursing environment and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Support strategic planning and operational initiatives within the department.
• Facilitate collaborative problem-solving and promote shared decision-making among staff.
• Manage departmental budgets including operating, capital, and personnel budgets.
• Monitor expenses and ensure effective use of available resources.
• Foster a professional work environment that promotes employee engagement and accountability.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels through recruitment, onboarding, retention, and staff development.
• Support ongoing competency verification, training, and mentorship programs.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and peer evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety initiatives and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve clinical and operational goals.
• Monitor patient satisfaction metrics and implement improvement initiatives.
• Support student nurse programs and professional development opportunities.
• Encourage participation in community health and outreach programs.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking ability
• Financial and operational management knowledge
• Clinical expertise and patient safety awareness
• Resource management and staff mentorship

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in departmental oversight or nursing leadership.

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.

Certifications & Licensure

Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice

Preferred

• Specialty certification related to nursing leadership or ICU specialty.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of required leadership training within one year of accepting the role.
• Compact nursing licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within the required timeframe if applicable.