Director of Emergency Services
Ft. Walton Bch, FL
Director of Emergency Services
Ft. Walton Bch, FL
JO# 979201
This is a high-impact emergency services leadership opportunity designed for a driven, visible, and transformational nursing leader ready to shape the future of acute emergency care. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, inspire teams through change, and want real influence over outcomes, culture, and growth, this role delivers on all fronts.
What the organization offers
You’ll step into a senior leadership role with enterprise-level resources, executive partnership, and autonomy to lead. This position oversees a high-volume Level II Trauma Emergency Department, multiple freestanding emergency departments, and an additional site scheduled to open this year. You’ll collaborate directly with executive leadership, including a Chief Nursing Officer with an emergency services background, while influencing strategy, service line growth, staffing models, and patient experience initiatives. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement planning, leadership development, performance incentives, and relocation assistance offered on a case-by-case basis. The environment supports innovation, accountability, and career advancement for leaders who are ready to make a measurable impact.
What they need
The ideal candidate brings at least three years of current or recent acute care Emergency Department Director experience within a Level I or Level II Trauma setting. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. This leader must demonstrate strong operational command of patient throughput, staffing, budgeting, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance. Experience overseeing multiple departments, leading high-acuity emergency services (including stroke and STEMI), and developing teams with a mix of seasoned clinicians and new graduates is essential. Proven success improving engagement, reducing turnover, and driving measurable performance outcomes should be clearly reflected on the resume.
If you’re ready to lead emergency services at scale and leave a lasting imprint on a growing program, let’s start the conversation today.
Chris Monroe
CMonroe@theclinicalrecruiter.com
Phone: 615-547-2432
www.TheClinicalRecruiter.com
Fort Walton Beach offers a rare combination of coastal living, affordability, and community connection that’s hard to match. Nestled along Florida’s Emerald Coast, this area is known for its sugar-white sand beaches and clear turquoise waters, making outdoor recreation part of everyday life rather than a weekend luxury. Residents enjoy boating, paddleboarding, fishing, biking, and year-round access to the Gulf of Mexico.
The community is family-friendly with strong schools, safe neighborhoods, and a welcoming small-city feel. Commute times are short, traffic is manageable, and the pace of life is refreshingly balanced compared to larger metropolitan areas. Housing costs remain reasonable for a beach market, offering excellent value for leaders relocating from higher-cost regions.
Culturally, the area blends coastal charm with access to dining, arts, and seasonal festivals. You’re also within easy driving distance of Destin, Pensacola, and other Gulf Coast destinations, expanding entertainment, shopping, and travel options without sacrificing quality of life. For professionals seeking meaningful work without giving up lifestyle, Fort Walton Beach delivers a compelling mix of career opportunity and coastal living that supports both personal and professional fulfillment.
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