Our client is a large hospital in California who has an ICU DON on leave. Looking for CA licensed DON available to start immediately. Weekly pay (Fridays), great location. Interested in candidates with strong ICU open heart, trauma, and neuro experience!

To learn more, apply, or contact Mike Duggan at 720.262.8427, interview immediately.

Why Join This Mission-Driven Organization?

• You will lead ICU nursing services in a 600-bed Level III trauma and stroke center, serving a diverse and dynamic population. The organization is one of the largest in the region, delivering advanced care including cardiovascular surgery, neuroscience, oncology, neonatal/pediatric care, and more

• You'll be immersed in a collaborative culture with interdisciplinary teams, leadership councils, and a strong focus on quality improvement, patient safety, and compassionate care

• This is the opportunity to make a real impact during a leadership transition, with visibility and influence in critical-care operations and strategy.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the ICU, including recruitment, orientation, onboarding, and mentorship for charge nurses and clinical staff. Act as the primary resource for emergent and high-acuity situations

• Oversee nursing workflow and unit operations: Manage patient flow, staffing assignments, and resource allocation to ensure safe and effective care delivery

• Collaborate with interprofessional teams—physicians, APPs, tele-ICU providers, quality staff—to align daily care with unit goals and regulatory standards

• Lead or support quality improvement initiatives, participate in policy development, ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements (e.g. Title?22, CDPH, accreditation), and address patient safety concerns

• Foster a positive team environment by promoting shared decision-making, supporting preceptors and new hires, and serving as a visible leadership role model

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in California

• BLS certification required

• BSN degree required; MSN preferred

• Minimum 5 years of nursing leadership or management experience, preferably in critical care, ICU, or similar acute clinical settings

• Experience with nursing governance councils, quality programs, and regulatory compliance strongly preferred

Why This Role Matters

• As Interim ICU Director, you will be the stabilizing force during leadership transition, shaping ICU operations, influencing patient care standards, and uplifting nursing practice across critical care domains.

• Your presence ensures continuity of care, staff support, and governance, while helping embed long-term improvements and team resilience.