<p>A nationally recognized acute care and specialty heart hospital system in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking an experienced Director of Emergency Services to provide executive-level nursing leadership across two Emergency Departments operating under a shared staffing model. This is a full-time, permanent leadership role overseeing a team of approximately 55–60 FTEs, with direct accountability for operations, quality, staffing, financial performance, and physician relations. Relocation assistance is available, making this an accessible opportunity for strong candidates currently outside the region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, with bonus eligibility</li> <li>Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates</li> <li>Interview travel reimbursement provided</li> <li>Leadership platform within a nationally recognized, quality-focused healthcare system</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Oversight of two Emergency Departments operating under a unified, shared staffing model</li> <li>Direct leadership of approximately 55–60 FTEs across both locations</li> <li>Full-time leadership schedule within an acute care hospital and specialty heart hospital environment</li> <li>Scope includes operational management, budget oversight, productivity tracking, patient throughput, and regulatory compliance</li> <li>Responsibility for staff development, employee engagement initiatives, and accountability frameworks</li> <li>Active physician relationship management and interdisciplinary collaboration across service lines</li> <li>System is nationally recognized for quality outcomes, clinical innovation, and patient-centered care delivery</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program required; candidates actively enrolled in an accredited BSN program with a confirmed completion date will be considered</li> <li>Current RN licensure in New Mexico or eligibility to obtain licensure through the applicable State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience required</li> <li>Minimum 2–3 years of nursing leadership or management experience required</li> <li>Emergency Department leadership experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams in an acute care hospital setting</li> <li>Proven track record in budget management, staffing, patient throughput, and regulatory compliance</li> <li>Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field preferred</li> <li>Clinical specialty certification or nursing administration certification preferred</li> <li>Position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sandia Mountains at an elevation that delivers over 300 days of sunshine annually. The city offers a compelling blend of Southwestern culture, world-class outdoor recreation — including hiking, skiing at Sandia Peak, and access to the Rio Grande — alongside a cost of living well below the national average for a major metro area. Albuquerque's diverse arts scene, strong public and private school options, and proximity to Santa Fe make it an attractive destination for healthcare leaders seeking both professional impact and quality of life.</p>