An award-winning hospital in Southern California is seeking an Interim Nurse Director Critical Care Services ICU to guide a high-performing team through a pivotal period of growth and continuous improvement. The Interim Director Critical Care Services ICU role is ideal for a seasoned RN leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys the impact of interim, consultant-level turnarounds.

As Interim RN Director of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), this hospital-based leader will join a modern facility, a strong shared governance culture, and advanced technology supporting critical care excellence. Recognitions include a 5-Star CMS rating, ACEP accreditation for geriatric emergency care, Blue Distinction for orthopedics, and multiple patient safety honors—underscoring a trusted, quality-focused environment for the Interim Director Critical Care Services ICU to drive outcomes.

The Interim Nursing Director of Critical Care Services reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and leads through ICU Nurse Managers, CCRN Clinical Supervisors, and a skilled team of RNs and Nursing Assistants. This consulting ICU leader partners closely with Intensivists, Hospitalists, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Case Management, Quality, and Infection Prevention, aligning critical care strategy with system-wide clinical operations.

Within this high-acuity unit, the Interim Nurse Director of Critical Care Services ICU oversees an approximately 20-bed ICU supported by 60–70 dedicated employees in a collaborative, professional culture. The Interim Director of ICU will steward complex medical, surgical, cardiac, and neuro cases, ensuring streamlined throughput, vigilant sepsis bundle adherence, ventilator best practices, and highly engaged bedside teams working with exceptional physicians and RTs.

Operationally and clinically, the Interim Director of Critical Care Services ICU will champion education, preceptor development, and competency validation while advancing quality metrics such as CLABSI, CAUTI, VAE, mortality, and LOS. The Interim Director Critical Care Services ICU will also direct budgeting, staffing models, and scheduling; strengthen physician relations; ensure survey readiness for TJC and regulatory compliance; and standardize 24/7 care delivery. This interim, temporary RN Director for the Intensive Care Unit opportunity suits a seasoned leader with a consultant mindset who excels at change management, data-driven performance improvement, and succession planning for sustained success.

Beyond the hospital walls, the Interim Director of Critical Care Services ICU will enjoy a sun-kissed region known for rolling vineyards, hot-air ballooning, scenic hiking and cycling, and easy day trips to beaches, mountains, and desert landscapes. Families appreciate strong schools and nearby universities, while professionals value a cost-of-living that is often more attainable than along the coast, vibrant dining and arts, golf, and year-round outdoor recreation 🌤️. 

The Interim Director of Critical Care Services will be offered as a W2 position with access to medical and dental benefits; housing, transportation, and flights home are covered. Connect with a CMC Recruiter today to learn more!