ICU Nursing Director: Lead Care & Cardiac Expansion

Aspire Talent Solutions; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks a Director of Nursing ICU to lead a 32-bed ICU in Las Cruces, NM, with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and a team of RNs and CNAs. This in-person role requires an NM RN license (or compact) and willingness to relocate within 30–45 days.

Salary range is $120,000–$150,000 USD with comprehensive benefits and relocation support. The role entails strategic planning, budgeting, staff development, and performance improvement to enhance ICU care and expand the cardiac service

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in an ICU environment is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• New Mexico RN license or compact license with the ability to obtain NM license shortly after employment begins.
• Willingness to relocate within 30–45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of departmental goals, ensuring alignment with organizational, clinical, legal, and ethical standards.
• Oversee and evaluate ICU operations, including patient care, technology implementation, service levels, and complaint resolution.
• Manage staffing processes, including hiring, training, evaluating, and advancing professional development of team members.
• Administer budgeting activities and ensure adherence to financial and audit requirements.
• Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous improvement by integrating evidence-based practices and monitoring ICU performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership experience

ICU experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks a Director of Nursing ICU to lead a 32-bed ICU in Las Cruces, NM, with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and a team of RNs and CNAs. This in-person role requires an NM RN license (or compact) and willingness to relocate within 30–45 days.

Salary range is $120,000–$150,000 USD with comprehensive benefits and relocation support. The role entails strategic planning, budgeting, staff development, and performance improvement to enhance ICU care and expand the cardiac service