Director ICU – Intensive Care Unit (RN)
About The Position
The Director of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides clinical and operational leadership for critical care services in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The role oversees daily ICU operations, supports critical care nursing teams, and collaborates with physicians, hospital executives, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, high-quality patient care. The director supports staff development, improves departmental efficiency, and fosters a collaborative environment focused on positive patient outcomes. The position requires hands-on ICU nursing experience, healthcare leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex clinical operations. Candidates must be prepared to relocate to Las Cruces within 30–45 days. Compensation is $120,000–$150,000 annually, with the specific amount based on experience, expertise, education, credentials, and alignment with the role. Tap Healthcare Solutions provides candidate support throughout the hiring process.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school.
- Current, active New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license, or a qualifying Compact RN License with the ability to obtain New Mexico RN licensure after starting employment.
- Previous professional Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience.
- Demonstrated nursing leadership or healthcare management experience.
- Ability and willingness to relocate to Las Cruces, New Mexico, within 30–45 days.
- Strong understanding of critical care nursing practices, patient safety protocols, and ICU operations.
- Ability to coordinate clinical teams and support effective patient care in a high-acuity environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, clinical decision-making, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience serving as an ICU Director, Critical Care Nurse Manager, or Intensive Care Unit Nursing Leader.
- Extensive clinical experience caring for critically ill patients in an acute-care hospital environment.
- Experience overseeing ICU staffing, clinical workflows, and departmental performance.
- Demonstrated success implementing patient safety initiatives and quality improvement programs.
- Experience mentoring nursing staff and supporting professional development.
- Strong knowledge of critical care protocols, healthcare regulatory standards, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
- Experience collaborating with hospital executives, intensivists, and multidisciplinary critical care teams.
- Additional nursing education, such as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or advanced nursing degree.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily Intensive Care Unit operations.
- Provide clinical and operational leadership for critical care services.
- Support critical care nursing teams and staff development.
- Collaborate with physicians, hospital executives, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Help ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
- Support departmental efficiency and maintain a collaborative environment focused on positive patient outcomes.
- Coordinate clinical teams and support patient care in a high-acuity environment.
- Oversee ICU staffing, clinical workflows, and departmental performance.
- Implement patient safety initiatives and quality improvement programs.
- Mentor nursing staff and support professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
