Director of Emergency Services

Purple Cow Recruiting • Fort Walton Beach, FL

1d • $132,579 - $172,369

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, strategic talent partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Director of Emergency Services to provide operational and clinical leadership for a high-volume Emergency Department network.

The Director of Emergency Services is responsible for the overall performance, staffing, budgeting, and strategic direction of Emergency Services, including a main Emergency Department and multiple freestanding emergency departments. This leader fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth while ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

This role leads emergency department operations, throughput optimization, quality initiatives, workforce development, and the successful integration of new graduate nurses into a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The Director partners closely with executive leadership to support facility objectives, service line growth, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years current or recent Acute Care Emergency Department Director experience
• Required experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Emergency Department
• Experience overseeing multiple Emergency Department sites, including freestanding EDs
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Proven accountability for Emergency Department performance metrics and outcomes
• Experience leading high-acuity environments including stroke and STEMI populations
• Ability to inspire teams, support new graduate nurses, and drive culture change
• Strong operational, financial, and strategic leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Benefits

• Base salary range from $132,579 to $172,369 annually, with potential up to $180,000–$185,000 for highly seasoned candidates.
• Annual performance bonus incentive ranging from approximately 17.5% to 26.25%.
• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director