Director ICU – Intensive Care Unit

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Director of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to provide clinical and operational leadership for critical care services in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This senior-level opportunity is ideal for an accomplished Registered Nurse with direct ICU experience, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of patient safety, clinical performance, and nursing excellence.

The Director ICU will oversee daily Intensive Care Unit operations, support critical care nursing teams, and collaborate with physicians, hospital executives, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

This position requires a strong combination of hands-on ICU nursing experience, proven healthcare leadership, and the ability to manage complex clinical operations. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting staff development, improving departmental efficiency, and maintaining a collaborative environment focused on positive patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse and ICU leader with a strong foundation in critical care nursing and demonstrated success guiding clinical teams in demanding healthcare environments.

Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing, qualifying RN licensure, direct ICU experience, and previous leadership experience.

The strongest applicants will have a proven ability to manage critical care operations, support nursing staff, maintain high standards of patient safety, and collaborate effectively with physicians and hospital leadership.

Professionals with previous experience as an ICU Nurse Manager, Critical Care Director, or senior nursing leader within an acute-care hospital will be particularly well aligned with this opportunity.

Candidates must be prepared to relocate to Las Cruces, New Mexico, within 30–45 days. The hiring team is seeking a leader who can transition into the role promptly and contribute to the continued success of critical care services.

Compensation

$120,000 – $150,000 annually

Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's ICU leadership experience, critical care nursing background, additional clinical expertise, educational qualifications, professional credentials, and overall alignment with the position.

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

At Tap Healthcare Solutions, we recognize that strong ICU leadership is essential to delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients. Experienced critical care leaders help establish the clinical standards, operational processes, and supportive team culture necessary for Intensive Care Units to function safely and effectively.

This opportunity in Las Cruces, New Mexico, offers an experienced ICU nursing professional the chance to apply their clinical expertise and leadership capabilities in a senior-level position where their decisions can directly influence patient outcomes, nursing team performance, and departmental operations.

Our team will support you throughout the hiring process with clear communication, personalized attention, and a candidate-focused approach. We'll help ensure this opportunity aligns with your critical care experience, leadership qualifications, compensation expectations, relocation readiness, and long-term professional goals, helping you pursue a position where your expertise is recognized and your leadership can make a meaningful difference.