Director of Nursing - ED/ICU/CCU

Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Far Rockaway
Posted on: March 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description & Requirements Director of Nursing - ED/ICU/CCU StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $175000.00 - $190000.00 St. John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore seeks an experienced, visionary leader to serve as its next Director of Nursing, ED/ICU/CCU in New York! ? The Position - The Director of Nursing, ED/ICU/CCU will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department and Critical Care units, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards at St. John's Episcopal Hospital. - Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, this leader will oversee three direct reports and approximately 110 FTEs. - This leader will be responsible for improving the conversion rate of patients seen in the Emergency Department who are admitted, while also enhancing employee engagement and retention by actively listening to staff needs and providing mentorship and support. - Ideal candidates will bring dynamic leadership, strategic vision, and a collaborative approach to building a strong, high-performing team. This role does not require routine direct patient care; however, the ability to step in and provide hands-on support when necessary is expected. Requirements - BSN required; Master's degree preferred. - Active New York RN license required. - Emergency nursing certification (e.g., CEN or CCRN) highly preferred. - Minimum of five years of nursing experience in emergency medicine or critical care required, along with at least five years of leadership experience in a similar department. Compensation Range - The base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $190,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. The Organization - St. John's Episcopal Hospital is the only full-service acute care hospital on the Rockaway Peninsula. - St. John's is a 240-bed community hospital affiliated with Episcopal Health Services and is comprised of more than 400 physicians and 1,500 employees. - Accredited by The Joint Commission, St. John's Episcopal Hospital is a New York State Designated Stroke Center and has recently been recognized for healthcare quality by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. - The facility is an active and growing provider of comprehensive medical surgical, emergency, and diagnostic services for residents of The Rockaways, The Five Towns, Southern Queens, and Southwestern Nassau County. The Community - This location offers great living options within commutable range with access to high-end culture. - Far Rockaway is nestled on the Rockaway Peninsula in the New York City borough of Queens and is located just north of Atlantic City, New Jersey. - Sitting just over 20 miles from Manhattan, the town offers easy access to world-class shopping and dining, professional sports teams, and unrivaled entertainment options. - Just minutes away from beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, residents enjoy surfing, swimming, or jet skiing at Jacob Riis Park and can see the famous Art Deco bathhouse - a staple of New York history. Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to: Amy Simonson Executive Search Director amy.simonson@amnhealthcare.com BESrecruitment Job Benefits About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Emergency Medicine, Emer, Emerg, Emergency, Emergent, EM, ED , Emergency Room, Emergency Services, ED, Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Trauma, Emergency Dept, ER, Fast Track Services

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