Nurse Director of Emergency Services
New Mexico, United States
Experience: Director Management (Director/Head of Organization)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Category: Medical / Health
Industry: Healthcare / Healthcare Services
Salary: Competitive Compensation
Reference ID: TMPERDir
Date Posted: 09/28/2026
Shortcut: http://the-healthcare-initiative.jobs.mrinetwork.com/KCTCSl
THE HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE
Where Talent Meets Opportunity
Nurse Director of Emergency Services
Southwest | Permanent
We are working on a Director of Emergency Services opportunity with a rural/community hospital in the Southwest that is preparing for meaningful ED growth.
The next Director will be there while that growth happens — with the opportunity to influence staffing, patient flow, workflows, team development, and how the department operates with significantly more capacity.
The hospital is small, but it has strong recent momentum. It has been recognized for improvement in clinical operations, employee engagement, patient experience, quality, and organizational efficiency, along with recognition specifically tied to Emergency Care and Emergency Timeliness.
Why This Role Stands Out
- 15,000 ED visits annually
- Currently 3 treatment rooms plus 5 overflow spaces
- Planned expansion to 9 treatment rooms
- Multiple consecutive Leapfrog “A” Hospital Safety Grades
- Opportunity to help shape the next phase of Emergency Services rather than simply inherit an established model
For the right leader, the smaller setting is part of the appeal. The Director is close to the operation, has direct access to hospital leadership, knows the team, and can see the impact of decisions without navigating layers of a large system.
Requirements
- BSN required, Master’s preferred
- Candidates enrolled in an accredited BSN program with a scheduled completion date may be considered
- 3+ years of progressive healthcare leadership experience
- Certification in a clinical specialty or nursing administration preferred
Life in the Southwest
Located in the Southwest, this community offers a quieter pace of life with easy access to the open landscapes and outdoor recreation the region is known for.
The community also offers a lower-cost lifestyle than many larger Southwest markets, year-round outdoor recreation, and convenient air access to major hubs. Hiking, biking, camping, scenic drives, state and national parks, and expansive desert and mountain terrain provide plenty to explore outside of work.
For someone who prefers a community-oriented setting with more space, less congestion, and easy access to the outdoors, the location offers a very different lifestyle from a larger metropolitan market.
To Learn More: To apply or schedule a confidential phone conversation, please send your resume (MS WORD format preferred) to Tania@THI-Search.com or call 720-735-9750.
As one of the most successful executive search firms in the country, The HealthCare Initiative is constantly working on several searches nationwide in the world of healthcare. With over 52 years of experience, you can rest assured that all information is exchanged on a confidential basis. To learn more about The HealthCare Initiative, please visit www.thehealthcareinitiative.com.
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