Travel Nurse RN - Charge Nurse - $3,306 per week in Grand Junction, CO

Job Title : Director of Emergency Services & Short Stay Observation Unit Profession : Management Specialty : Director of Emergency Services, Director of Nursing Duration : Interim to Perm Opportunity Shift : Variable Hours per Shift : 40 Experience : Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in emergency services or acute care, with at least 3 years in a leadership role License : Active RN license in the State of Colorado (or eligible for licensure) Certifications : 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 Must-Have : Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required; Master’s degree preferred Description : 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 to join our leadership team. This leader will help shape the future of high-quality, patient-centered care. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department and Short Stay Observation Unit. This leader is responsible for ensuring exceptional clinical care and driving quality and safety initiatives. Fostering a supportive team culture and ensuring operational efficiency across all shifts is crucial. 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 for successful leadership and support of the team. Key responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department and Short Stay Observation Unit. 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. Strong knowledge of clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and emergency care best practices is required. 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.