ICU Director | Lead a 32-Bed Critical Care Unit

ICU Director | Lead a 32-Bed Critical Care Unit
Full Time | Critical Care Leadership | Acute Care Hospital

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is hiring an ICU Director in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Lead a 32-bed Intensive Care Unit within a 199-bed acute care hospital
• Direct ICU operations, staffing, budgeting, and quality improvement initiatives
• Partner with physicians and executive leadership to improve patient outcomes
• Support expansion of the hospital's cardiac service line
• Foster evidence-based practice and professional staff development
• Drive clinical excellence through performance metrics and operational leadership

COMPENSATION
• Competitive Leadership Compensation
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Salary Based On Experience

SCHEDULE
• Full-Time Leadership Position
• Onsite Hospital Leadership Role
• Relocation Required Within 30-45 Days

ROLE
• Oversee daily ICU clinical and operational performance
• Lead hiring, coaching, evaluations, and staff development
• Monitor ICU quality metrics and patient outcomes
• Manage departmental budgets and financial performance
• Ensure regulatory, legal, and ethical compliance
• Develop strategic initiatives to improve patient care and department performance
• Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams

ENVIRONMENT
• 32-bed Intensive Care Unit
• 1:2 RN-to-patient staffing ratio
• Treat respiratory failure, sepsis, DKA, and cardiopulmonary conditions
• Growing cardiac service line
• Part of Lifepoint Health's national healthcare network
• Collaborative leadership culture focused on clinical excellence

BENEFITS
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Relocation Assistance Available

• Active New Mexico RN License Or Compact RN License REQUIRED
• Associate Degree In Nursing REQUIRED
• Previous Nursing Leadership Experience REQUIRED
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Experience REQUIRED
• Ability To Relocate Within 30-45 Days REQUIRED
• Strong Leadership, Budgeting, And Staff Development Skills REQUIRED

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

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