Travel Nurse Director RN - ED - Emergency Department
Grand Junction, CO
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Director of Emergency Services & Short Stay Observation Unit (ED & SSOU)

On-site | Full-Time
Interim to Perm Opportunity

Are you a dynamic and compassionate leader ready to make a meaningful impact in emergency and outpatient care? We are seeking a forward-thinking Director of Emergency Services & Short Stay Observation Unit (ED & SSOU) to join our leadership team and help shape the future of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Position Summary:

The Director of ED & SSOU provides strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department and Short Stay Observation Unit. This leader is responsible for ensuring exceptional clinical care, driving quality and safety initiatives, fostering a supportive team culture, and ensuring operational efficiency across all shifts.

This is a working leadership role—the Director must be willing and able to step in and support clinical staffing when needed. Presence and visibility across all shifts—including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays—is essential to successfully lead and support the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department and SSOU.
• Lead, mentor, and support interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with medical staff, nursing leadership, and ancillary departments to meet patient care goals and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Champion initiatives focused on patient satisfaction, team engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a hands-on clinical leader, stepping in to support staffing and operations as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active RN license in the State of Colorado (or eligible for licensure).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in emergency services or acute care, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required; Nurse Executive Board Certification (NEBC), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and emergency care best practices.

Additional Requirements:

• This is an on-site leadership position.
• Must be present, visible, and available to support all shifts.
• Occasional direct clinical support may be required in times of staffing needs.