Director (RN) ICU

Memorial Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive paid time off

Income-protection programs

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Director (RN) for its ICU, overseeing a team and ensuring quality patient care. The ideal candidate must hold a current RN license and possess prior ICU and leadership experience.

Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing departmental goals, and ensuring compliance with standards. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess current state RN license and an associate's degree.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Leadership experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• ICU experience is required for this role.
• Certification in Basic Life Support must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of departmental goals.
• Direct operations including patient care and staff management.
• Manage hiring, training, and budgeting activities.
• Promote professional growth and monitor ICU metrics.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Previous leadership experience

ICU experience

Education

Current state RN license

Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Your experience matters at Memorial Medical Center, where we prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. You are valued not only as an employee but as a person, and as a Director (RN) you will help make communities healthier.

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a 32‑bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) located on the 1st floor, staffed with RNs and CNAs. Our ICU operates with a 1:2 nurse‑to‑patient ratio and manages a diverse range of diagnoses including respiratory failure, cardio‑pulmonary disease, sepsis, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). We are expanding our cardiac service line to offer more comprehensive care to the community.

Responsibilities

The Director (RN) will:

• Oversee the development and implementation of departmental goals and standards aligned with organizational, clinical, legal, and ethical objectives.
• Direct and evaluate operations—including patient care, technology, service levels, and complaints—to ensure quality and performance.
• Manage staffing activities such as hiring, training, evaluation, and professional development, while also overseeing budgets and ensuring compliance with financial and audit requirements.
• Promote a culture of professional growth, integrate evidence‑based practices, and monitor ICU metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off and an extended illness bank package for full‑time employees.
• Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• ICU experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS required.
• Handle‑with‑Care Training required within 90 days of employment.

About Our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199‑bed acute hospital located in LasCruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.