Nursing Manager (RN) - ICU

Desert Valley Hospital

Victorville, California

Posted Jul 31

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: ICU · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for California ICU rolesCalifornia ICU postings that state pay run $99k/yr to $174k/yr, the middle half $108k/yr to $150k/yr, across 166 postings.

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Paid Time Off
401K retirement plan
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Tuition Reimbursement

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Voluntary Benefit Options
401k/Retirement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

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Desert Valley Hospital

Hospital: Desert Valley Hospital
Address: 16850 BEAR VALLEY RD, VICTORVILLE, CA, 92395
CMS rating: 3 of 5 stars
Beds: 138

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The Manager of ICU is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of all critical care nursing service functions. Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.

Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the unit and is directly accountable to the CNO/DON. Communicates effectively with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally. Consults with staff, physicians and Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.

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Desert Valley Hospital · Victorville, CA

Victorville, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,618/mo
Household income: $74,410/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Victorville, CA

NeighborhoodsVictorville features distinct residential pockets ranging from suburban subdivisions to lakeside enclaves. Spring Valley Lake stands out as an established planned community centered around an artificial lake with boating and water recreation, complemented by the adjacent Spring Valley Lake Ridge. Eagle Ranch West and West Bear Valley offer traditional master-planned suburban layouts with nearby retail and neighborhood parks, while Green Tree provides quiet residential streets neighboring the local golf course. In contrast, Mountain View Acres delivers a semi-rural setting with larger parcels, and Old Town represents the city's historic core along the original travel corridors.

Victorville features distinct residential pockets ranging from suburban subdivisions to lakeside enclaves. Spring Valley Lake stands out as an established planned community centered around an artificial lake with boating and water recreation, complemented by the adjacent Spring Valley Lake Ridge.

Eagle Ranch West and West Bear Valley offer traditional master-planned suburban layouts with nearby retail and neighborhood parks, while Green Tree provides quiet residential streets neighboring the local golf course. In contrast, Mountain View Acres delivers a semi-rural setting with larger parcels, and Old Town represents the city's historic core along the original travel corridors.

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Getting aroundVictorville is heavily auto-dependent, with everyday travel centered along Interstate 15 and State Route 18. Driving is the dominant way to navigate the region, as pedestrian infrastructure is limited across the sprawling High Desert layout. Major regional travel or down-the-hill trips toward the Inland Empire require passing through the Cajon Pass on Interstate 15, which frequently encounters severe congestion, wind hazards, and winter weather closures. Future transit access includes plans for the Brightline West high-speed passenger rail system connecting the High Desert corridor to Southern California and Las Vegas.

Victorville is heavily auto-dependent, with everyday travel centered along Interstate 15 and State Route 18. Driving is the dominant way to navigate the region, as pedestrian infrastructure is limited across the sprawling High Desert layout. Major regional travel or down-the-hill trips toward the Inland Empire require passing through the Cajon Pass on Interstate 15, which frequently encounters severe congestion, wind hazards, and winter weather closures.

Future transit access includes plans for the Brightline West high-speed passenger rail system connecting the High Desert corridor to Southern California and Las Vegas.

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OutdoorsOutdoor recreation in Victorville is anchored by the Mojave Narrows Regional Park along the Mojave River, a rare desert riparian green space providing year-round fishing, hiking trails, equestrian paths, and camping grounds. Hook Park offers extensive open turf, playgrounds, and community sports fields for everyday recreation. Golfers have access to the public 18-hole Green Tree Golf Course, while broader High Desert open land provides widespread opportunities for off-roading and trail exploration.

Outdoor recreation in Victorville is anchored by the Mojave Narrows Regional Park along the Mojave River, a rare desert riparian green space providing year-round fishing, hiking trails, equestrian paths, and camping grounds. Hook Park offers extensive open turf, playgrounds, and community sports fields for everyday recreation.

Golfers have access to the public 18-hole Green Tree Golf Course, while broader High Desert open land provides widespread opportunities for off-roading and trail exploration.

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Living in Victorville

Victorville offers healthcare professionals an affordable entryway into Southern California living, defined by open High Desert landscapes, wide roads, and generous lot sizes. Situated along Interstate 15 and historic Route 66, the city delivers everyday convenience centered around arterial hubs like Bear Valley Road and 7th Street. Relocating nurses typically gravitate toward master-planned communities like Eagle Ranch West, the golf course perimeter of Green Tree, or waterfront living around Spring Valley Lake. When off-shift, residents unwind along the shaded riparian trails and fishing lakes of Mojave Narrows Regional Park, play rounds at Green Tree Golf Course, or sample regional cuisine from spots like Birreria Sinaloa and Havanazucar Cuban. Life here comes with clear tradeoffs: transit options are sparse, requiring reliable personal vehicles, and summer desert heat gives way to freezing, windy winters. Additionally, traveling down-the-hill toward Ontario or Los Angeles demands navigating the unpredictable traffic and weather closures of the Cajon Pass. For nurses seeking spacious living outside the dense coastal basin, Victorville provides functional suburban desert living.

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