Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $118,000 to $170,000 per year in Detroit, MI

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Seeking an accomplished Nursing Director to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical direction for nursing services and assigned departments. This executive nursing leader will be responsible for nursing operations, quality outcomes, staffing, budget management, regulatory compliance, and staff development while fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and customer satisfaction.

POSITION DETAILS

• Position: Nursing Director
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Seniority Level: Director
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
• Interview Travel Reimbursement Available

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base Salary: $118,000 - $170,000 annually
• Full Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Additional Voluntary Benefits Available

REQUIREMENTS Education

• Master's Degree required in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• One of the candidate's degrees must be in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical and/or progressive healthcare management experience
• Demonstrated nursing leadership experience required
• Experience managing operations, staffing, budgets, and quality initiatives preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing
• Current RN Licensure in the applicable state
• Specialty certification preferred upon hire
• Certification required within one year of hire

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Operations

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing services and assigned departments
• Direct clinical practice, operational performance, quality initiatives, and personnel management
• Support organizational goals through effective leadership and continuous improvement efforts
• Collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams

Staff Development

• Lead recruitment, retention, and workforce development initiatives
• Support professional growth and career advancement opportunities for nursing staff
• Promote nursing excellence through education, mentorship, and leadership development

Financial Management

• Develop and manage departmental operating budgets
• Monitor financial performance and resource utilization
• Ensure staffing and operational efficiency while maintaining quality patient care

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, healthcare regulations, and organizational policies
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Monitor patient care outcomes and implement improvement strategies
• Support compliance with ethical, legal, and professional nursing standards

Strategic Planning

• Participate in organizational strategic planning and operational initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership teams to improve patient care delivery and service excellence
• Identify opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness, productivity, and customer satisfaction

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proven nursing leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Strong operational, financial, and staff management skills
• Demonstrated success leading quality improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to develop high-performing teams and foster a positive workplace culture
• Passion for patient-centered care and clinical excellence

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Executive nursing leadership opportunity within a nationally recognized healthcare organization
• Significant impact on patient care, quality outcomes, and operational performance
• Collaborative environment working alongside executive leadership and medical staff
• Opportunity to drive strategic initiatives and organizational growth
• Supportive culture focused on leadership development, innovation, and excellence in patient care