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Director Emergency Services RN | $111K-$150K | Sign-On

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationLake Havasu City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 3, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

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Director Emergency Services RN | $111K-$150K | Sign-On
Emergency Department Leadership | Lake Havasu City, AZ

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Director of Emergency Services (RN) for an onsite leadership opportunity in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for a high-acuity Emergency Department serving a diverse community and managing trauma, environmental emergencies, and seasonal patient-volume surges.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Emergency Department Leadership
• Reports To The CNO
• Onsite In Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• High-Acuity Emergency Department
• Strategic And Operational Leadership
• Staff Development And Performance Management
• Budget And Regulatory Oversight
• Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
• Collaborative Physician Partnerships
• Supportive, Approachable Leadership Culture
• No Travel Required

COMPENSATION
• $111,000-$150,000
• Negotiable Sign-On Bonus
• Partial Relocation Package

ROLE
• Provide Strategic And Operational Leadership For The Emergency Department
• Manage Staff Relations, Performance Management, Staff Satisfaction And Conflict Management
• Oversee Scheduling, Staff Development, Recruitment And Payroll
• Support Student Engagements
• Monitor Departmental Budgets
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance
• Oversee Departmental Contracts And Vendor Relations
• Determine And Justify Equipment, System And Supply Needs
• Monitor Equipment And Supply Utilization
• Foster An Environment That Encourages Professional Growth
• Integrate Evidence-Based Practices Into Operations And Clinical Protocols
• Maintain A Collaborative Environment With Nursing Staff, Physicians And Leadership

BENEFITS
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident And Critical Illness Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Short-Term And Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan With Company Match
• Higher Education And Certification Tuition Assistance
• Loan Assistance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Professional Development And Career Advancement Opportunities

Requirements

Requirements
• Current Arizona RN License Or Compact RN License With Arizona Endorsement REQUIRED
• Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN) From An Accredited Nursing School REQUIRED
• BCLS Certification REQUIRED
• ACLS Certification REQUIRED
• PALS Certification REQUIRED
• TNCC Certification REQUIRED
• Handle With Care Certification REQUIRED
• Emergency Department Nursing Experience REQUIRED
• Proven Leadership Experience In The Emergency Department REQUIRED

Preferred
• Master's Degree In Nursing Or Relevant Field Preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many nursing leaders prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Emergency Department LeadershipStrategic PlanningOperational ManagementStaff DevelopmentPerformance ManagementBudget OversightRegulatory ComplianceClinical PracticePhysician PartnershipsConflict ManagementStaff RecruitmentPayroll ManagementEvidence-Based PracticeTrauma ManagementVendor RelationsEmergency Nursing
Categories
HealthcareManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceAccident And Critical Illness CoverageHospital Indemnity InsuranceShort-Term And Long-Term DisabilityPaid Family LeavePaid Time Off401(k) Retirement Plan With Company MatchHigher Education And Certification Tuition AssistanceLoan AssistanceEmployee Wellness ProgramsProfessional Development And Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Director of Emergency Services provides strategic and operational leadership for a high-acuity Emergency Department. Responsibilities include managing staff performance, overseeing departmental budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering collaborative clinical partnerships.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$111,000 - $150,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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