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Interim Emergency Department Director

Ironside HR
Fort Defiance, AZ Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 11/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2027

A great community facility located near Fort Defiance, AZ is seeking an Interim Emergency Department Director to join their team! Details are below.

Pay: $85/hour

Interim Emergency Department Director Opportunity:

  • Full-time, temp to perm opportunity
  • 13-week initial duration; seeking individuals who are looking to go temporary to permanent
  • The Interim Emergency Department Director manages daily unit operations, emergency patient throughput, triage efficiency, and interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and nursing staff
  • Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, patient safety protocols, and quality improvement benchmarks
  • Interim Emergency Department Director oversees annual budgets, labor management, staffing ratios, supply expenses, and productivity goals
  • Handles recruitment, performance evaluations, staff coaching, retention strategies, and clinical training for nurses and support teams

Interim Emergency Department Director Qualifications:

  • BSN required; MSN preferred
  • Active Registered Nurse licensure in New Mexico or compact state
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership or unit management experience in an emergency department or acute care setting

The Surrounding Community:

  • Vibrant city along historic Route 66 with historic restaurants, shops, hotels, geographical sites and more
  • Rugged, culturally rich high-desert lifestyle with an affordable cost of living
  • Many outdoor recreation opportunities as the region is a haven for hiking and exploring, with the sandstone cliffs dating back to around 300 A.D.
  • Bordering many Native American reservations the area is full of culture, being a central trading hub for authentic Southwestern Native American art, pottery, and jewelry

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Pay: $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Leadership: 3 years (Required)
  • Emergency Room/Acute Care: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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