Interim Leader - Emergency Dept
Salem, VA
LeaderStat
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Position Overview

LeaderStat is seeking an experienced Interim Emergency Department Manager to provide hands-on leadership and operational oversight of a busy, fast-paced Emergency Department. This position is ideal for a strong nursing leader who thrives in high-acuity environments, can quickly assess departmental needs, and is comfortable managing staff and daily operations during evening and overnight hours.

The Interim ED Manager will be responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care while supporting nursing staff, optimizing patient flow, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical expertise, proven ED leadership experience, and the ability to step into an interim assignment and make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Emergency Department operations during evening and night shifts.

• Manage nursing staff, staffing assignments, scheduling, and daily workflow to ensure appropriate coverage and patient safety.

• Monitor patient throughput, wait times, length of stay, and departmental performance metrics.

• Support charge nurses and frontline staff with clinical escalations, staffing challenges, and operational decisions.

• Collaborate with physicians, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and improve departmental efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based nursing practices.

• Address employee performance concerns, provide coaching, and promote staff accountability and engagement.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.

• Support departmental initiatives related to patient satisfaction, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of assignment.

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.

• Previous Emergency Department nursing leadership experience, preferably as an ED Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, or Director.

• Strong clinical background in emergency nursing and high-acuity patient care.

• Experience managing staffing, patient throughput, employee performance, and departmental operations.

• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS and TNCC preferred.

• Previous interim or contract leadership experience is a plus.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly to a new hospital environment and provide effective leadership with minimal onboarding.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a confident, hands-on ED leader who is comfortable working independently during evening and overnight shifts. Successful candidates will have experience managing challenging staffing situations, supporting clinical teams, resolving operational issues, and maintaining a high standard of patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department.

Why Work with LeaderStat?

LeaderStat specializes in connecting experienced healthcare professionals with interim leadership opportunities nationwide. Our team provides personalized support throughout the assignment process, including placement coordination, compensation guidance, and ongoing communication. We focus on matching healthcare leaders with opportunities that align with their experience, career goals, and availability.

Interested in learning more? Connect with David at LeaderStat to discuss the assignment, compensation, and next steps.

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