Overview Location: Temecula Valley (open to relocation) Salary: $150-210k base + comprehensive benefits package (relocation assistance provided) Facility Type: Acute care hospital; Rated “High Performing” in multiple adult procedures and conditions by U.S. News & World Report Reporting To: Chief Nursing Officer Direct Reports: 110 FTEs Our client, a 100+ bed acute care hospital located in the San Diego area, is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative RN ICU Director to lead their Intensive Care Unit. This is a key leadership role with oversight of a dynamic team and direct impact on patient care and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Full-time, exempt leadership role with 24/7 operational oversight

Responsible for managing a team of approximately 110 FTEs, including:

Clinical Supervisors

Registered Nurses (RNs)

Patient Care Technicians

Shared Clinical Educator (in collaboration with the Emergency Department)

Oversees a dynamic and diverse ICU setting, caring for medical, cardiac, and neurological critical care patients

Actively contributes to hospital-wide initiatives through leadership and participation in key committees

Focus on fostering strong communication with providers, and building collaborative relationships with Nursing, Quality, and Risk Management teams

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; BSN strongly preferred

Master’s degree in Nursing or related field is preferred

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on ICU clinical experience as a Registered Nurse

At least 3 years of nursing leadership experience within an ICU or Critical Care environment

Licenses & Certifications

Active and unrestricted California RN license (required)

BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from the American Heart Association (required)

Specialty certification in Critical Care Nursing (e.g., CCRN) preferred

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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