About This Role
This leadership role oversees daily operations of an intensive care unit, combining clinical nursing expertise with administrative responsibility. You'll work 12-hour shifts within a 36-hour weekly schedule as a department administrator, setting policies and standards while directly supervising nursing staff and managing workflow. The position carries budget accountability and requires establishing operational objectives for the ICU. You'll split your time between hands-on patient care in a critical care setting and management duties like staff development, compliance, and resource planning. Compensation ranges from $33 to $41 per hour. This role suits experienced RNs with critical care background who have developed leadership skills and can balance clinical decision-making with administrative oversight in a high-intensity hospital environment.
$38–$60/hr
Hospital ICU / Hospital
Days
RN license
Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three ye…
Vision
Location & Routes
- Base city: Glendale, AZ
Benefits & Bonuses
- Vision
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license required.
1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.
BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What ICU experience do I need?
Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.
Which certifications are required?
BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.
What does the schedule look like?
Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.
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Full Job Details
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a nursing job in Glendale, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Staff Position Summary Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned Nursing department by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital’s mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital’s primary function. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning. FINANCE Responsible for Budget preparation and adherence based on volume Responsible for Supply Chain Management for Department needs Monitor productivity/cost per unit of service on a regular basis to meet established budgetary guidelines. As necessary establish and implement action plans when variances occur 4. Plans work assignments and resource allocation with full consideration of timeliness and financial impact PEOPLE Complete timely 30 day stay interviews and 90 days and annual evaluations Hires, terminates, trains, evaluates performance and supervises staff to provide professional, courteous and timely services Review turnover trends and develop action plans to address unanticipated variances 4. Promotes employee engagement thru staff participation in department operations and activities as measured thru employee engagement tools 5. Appropriately manages staff to ensure compliance with applicable standards, adheres to organization's policies and procedures, including standards of behavior and safety guidelines 6. Enhances communication between various levels of staff, departments and customers to promote a caring and respectful work environment 7. Provides direction and delegation in a positive, professional manner and ensures follow-through 8. Cultivates and promotes staff expertise and knowledge relevant to the needs of the specific environment. 9. Assists with the formation, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, and competencies 10. Performs the necessary edits for Kronos time management system and payroll SERVICE Engage physicians to promote physician's relations as measured by physician satisfaction survey Assists and/or promotes positive patient experience thru various stages of care as measured by patient satisfaction survey Develops and implements actions plans to improve the overall patient satisfaction scores Promotes excellence in patient experience Interacts effectively and efficiently with management and staff to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner Assures proper function, maintenance and repair of all instrumentation and equipment, including repair records, service contracts, and preventive maintenance schedules 7. Serves as hospital representative on medical staff committees. QUALITY Maintains and monitors JCAHO and other regulatory requirements Gathers and reports quality indicators generated by department activity Support organization strategies to meet core measure goals 4. Develops and implements action plans to improve patient experience GROWTH Support organization strategies to increase volumes 2. Mentors and develops staff Special Skills Minimum Requirements
- Experience: Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
- Certifications: Current Arizona Registered Nurse License.
Preferred Requirements Education: MSN Certifications: For Wound Care - WOCN #LI-MB1 Tenet AZ Job ID # . Posted job title: Nursing Director ICU