Director of Emergency Services

Description

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.

Schedule:

Full-time leadership role

Primarily day schedule with executive responsibilities

Compensation:

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.

No sign-on bonus at this time.

Requirements

Experience:

- 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

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required

- Master’s degree preferred

Leadership Qualifications:

- 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

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.