ER Nursing Director: High-Acuity Leadership & Operations

MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group seeks an Emergency Department Nursing Director in Lake Havasu City, AZ. This on-site, direct-hire role requires strategic and operational ED leadership, with responsibility for staffing, budgets, compliance, and collaboration with physicians and hospital leadership.

The ideal candidate brings ED nursing leadership, strong clinical judgment, and a track record of driving professional development and patient care quality in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Arizona RN license or Compact RN with AZ endorsement.
• BSN from an accredited nursing school.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and Handle with Care certifications.
• ED leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the ED.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, performance, and development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and budgeting for the department.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, and hospital leadership.
• Promote evidence-based practices and quality patient care.
• Manage contracts, vendors, and resource utilization.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical judgment

Staff development

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Arizona RN license

BSN

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Emergency Department Nursing Director

Lake Havasu City, Arizona | On-site | Direct Hire

The Opportunity

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nursing Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for a high-acuity Emergency Department.

This position is designed for an accomplished RN leader who combines strong emergency nursing expertise with approachable leadership, sound clinical judgment, staff development capabilities, and the ability to manage complex departmental operations.

The Director will oversee clinical operations, workforce performance, regulatory compliance, departmental resources, budgeting, and continuous improvement while maintaining a collaborative and supportive environment for nursing staff and physician partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Emergency Department operations.
• Lead and support nursing staff in a high-acuity emergency care environment.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, staff engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee staff scheduling, recruitment, payroll activities, professional development, and student engagements.
• Promote a collaborative environment between nursing staff, physicians, and hospital leadership.
• Maintain an accessible and supportive leadership approach for departmental staff.
• Monitor departmental budgets, resource utilization, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Manage departmental contracts and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate and justify requirements for systems, equipment, supplies, and other departmental resources.
• Monitor appropriate utilization and availability of equipment and supplies.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into clinical operations and departmental protocols.
• Create an environment that supports professional growth, accountability, and high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Current Arizona Registered Nurse license or Compact RN License with Arizona endorsement.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.
• Current TNCC certification.
• Current Handle with Care certification.
• Professional nursing experience within an Emergency Department.
• Demonstrated leadership experience specifically within an Emergency Department environment.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to lead staff effectively in a fast-paced and high-acuity clinical setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or another relevant field.

Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced emergency nursing leader who can balance clinical excellence, operational discipline, staff engagement, and decisive leadership.

This individual should be comfortable leading through high-acuity situations, seasonal fluctuations in patient volume, staffing challenges, and complex operational requirements while fostering collaboration across nursing, physician, and hospital leadership teams.

Work Arrangement

This is an on-site position based in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Travel is not required.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.