Job details

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $127.649k / Year - $191.464k / Year

 Director of Emergency Services- Registered Nurse

📍 Location: Houston, TX Area

🕘 Schedule: Days | Full-Time

Lead a High-Impact Emergency Department in a Dynamic, High-Volume Acute Care Setting

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented, strategic leader with a strong clinical background in emergency nursing. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are ready to drive innovation, quality, and team performance in a high-acuity setting, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership of a high-volume emergency department (50k+ annual visits)
  • Lead performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experience
  • Ensure continuous compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
  • Mentor, coach, and develop department leaders and staff to foster a culture of excellence and engagement
  • Collaborate across departments to improve workflows and ensure safe, efficient care delivery
  • Oversee staffing, resource allocation, and budget management to support operational excellence
  • Support recruitment efforts and build high-performing, patient-focused teams
  • Promote evidence-based practices and drive clinical innovation
  • Serve as a key contributor in organizational planning, committees, and emergency response readiness

Requirements:

  • 3–5 years of recent Director or Manager-level leadership in an acute care emergency department
  • Experience managing an ED with 50k+ annual visits; Level I or II trauma exposure strongly preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required
  • Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred
  • Current RN license (must meet state eligibility requirements)
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certifications required

Team & Structure:

  • 37-bed Adult Main ED | ~182 patients/day
  • Direct leadership over 2 ED Managers, 5 Clinical Nurse Coordinators, and 85 core staff FTEs
  • Reports to VP of Emergency Services

Compensation & Incentives:

  • Competitive salary range:
  • Performance-Based Bonus: Up to 15%
  • Relocation Assistance: Available case-by-case

Benefits Include:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free telehealth and emergency transport services
  • 401(k) with generous employer match
  • Life, disability, and critical illness coverage
  • Employee wellness and mental health support resources
  • Tuition assistance, student loan support, and scholarship programs
  • Paid family leave and flexible PTO
  • Exclusive employee discounts and recognition programs

Make a lasting difference in a department that saves lives every day.

If you're ready to lead with impact and elevate emergency care standards, we encourage you to apply today.



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