Director of Emergency Services at Purple Cow Recruiting

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

172369.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Staffing Management, Budgeting, Strategic Direction, Throughput Optimization, Quality Initiatives, Workforce Development, High-Acuity Management, Culture Change, Financial Leadership, Stakeholder Partnership

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description Heartline Staffing, strategic talent partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Director of Emergency Services to provide operational and clinical leadership for a high-volume Emergency Department network. The Director of Emergency Services is responsible for the overall performance, staffing, budgeting, and strategic direction of Emergency Services, including a main Emergency Department and multiple freestanding emergency departments. This leader fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth while ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. This role leads emergency department operations, throughput optimization, quality initiatives, workforce development, and the successful integration of new graduate nurses into a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The Director partners closely with executive leadership to support facility objectives, service line growth, and continuous improvement. Schedule: Full-time leadership role Primarily day schedule with executive responsibilities Compensation: Base salary range from $132,579 to $172,369 annually, with potential up to $180,000–$185,000 for highly seasoned candidates. Annual performance bonus incentive ranging from approximately 17.5% to 26.25%. Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis. No sign-on bonus at this time. Requirements Experience: - Minimum of 3 years current or recent Acute Care Emergency Department Director experience - Required experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Emergency Department - Experience overseeing multiple Emergency Department sites, including freestanding EDs Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required - Master’s degree preferred Leadership Qualifications: - Proven accountability for Emergency Department performance metrics and outcomes - Experience leading high-acuity environments including stroke and STEMI populations - Ability to inspire teams, support new graduate nurses, and drive culture change - Strong operational, financial, and strategic leadership skills Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for the overall performance, staffing, budgeting, and strategic direction of Emergency Services across a main Emergency Department and multiple freestanding sites. This leader must foster a culture of accountability while ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.