Budget Management, Clinical Medicine, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Emergency Nursing, Intensive Care, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Resource Management, Standards of Care
Director of ICU
Our Client | Las Cruces, NM 88011 | Full-Time Permanent | Senior Leadership
Location
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Employment
Full-Time Permanent
Level
Senior Leadership
Salary Range
$120,000 $150,000 per annum
THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a Director of ICU for a full-time permanent, direct-hire position in Las Cruces, NM. This is a newly opened senior leadership role with accountability for the strategic, clinical, and operational direction of the Intensive Care Unit. The Director will report in-person to a specific facility location and provide hands-on leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary ICU teams. Candidates must be prepared to relocate and assume the role within 30 45 days of offer acceptance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide executive nursing leadership for all ICU clinical operations and staffing
- Develop and implement policies and protocols aligned with evidence-based critical care standards
- Ensure regulatory compliance, patient safety, and quality improvement across the ICU
- Collaborate with medical staff, administration, and interdisciplinary teams on ICU strategy
- Manage budget, resource allocation, and performance metrics for the unit
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing ICU nursing staff
REQUIREMENTS
Must-Have
- Previous leadership experience director or senior nurse manager level
- ICU clinical experience required
- Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school minimum
- NM RN licence or compact licence must obtain NM licence after start if on compact
- Ability to relocate to Las Cruces, NM within 30 45 days
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- BSN or higher level nursing degree preferred
- Prior Director of ICU or Critical Care leadership experience
CONFIDENTIALITY
This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and current CV to All enquiries will be handled with strict discretion.
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