Director of ICU

Elios Talent; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive executive leadership

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Director of ICU to provide strategic leadership in a fast-paced Emergency Department. This role includes leading a high-performing team, driving patient safety initiatives, and collaborating with hospital leadership to fulfill organizational goals. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of healthcare leadership experience, a BSN, and preferably an advanced degree. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a chance to make a significant impact in a growth-centric environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Advanced degree strongly preferred (MSN, Healthcare Administration, MBA).
• Prior experience in a for-profit hospital environment strongly preferred.
• Proven success building teams focused on quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Critical Care Services.
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing clinical leadership team.
• Drive quality initiatives, patient safety, and throughput improvements.
• Partner with hospital leadership to support organizational goals.
• Lead change initiatives in a metrics-driven, for-profit setting.

Skills

Healthcare Leadership

Team Building

Quality Improvement

Patient Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Advanced degree (MSN, MBA)

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established, for-profit healthcare organization to identify a Director of ICU to lead a high-acuity, fast-paced Emergency Department.

This is a key leadership role with direct influence over clinical quality, operational performance, and team development. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who thrives in environments focused on accountability, patient experience, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Critical Care Services
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing clinical leadership team
• Drive quality initiatives, patient safety, and throughput improvements
• Partner cross-functionally with hospital leadership to support organizational goals
• Lead change initiatives in a metrics-driven, for-profit setting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare Leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required
• Advanced degree strongly preferred (MSN, Healthcare Administration, MBA)
• Prior experience in a for-profit hospital environment strongly preferred
• Proven success building teams focused on quality outcomes and performance improvement

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to lead and scale a team in a growth-oriented organization
• Supportive executive leadership with a focus on innovation and best practices
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

If you are an experienced ICU leader looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career, we’d love to connect.