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Interim Emergency Room RN Director

Ascension Health

Panama City, FLFull-timeup to $5,061/wkSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
up to $5,061/wk
Location
Panama City, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider CertificationRegistered Nurse License

Job overview

The Interim Emergency Room RN Director leads nursing operations at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City, Florida. The role develops departmental goals, directs clinical activities, manages budgets and audits, and oversees staffing initiatives. It requires five years of experience, including two years in leadership or management, and a nursing bachelor's degree or diploma. A Florida or compact RN license and BLS certification are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical LeadershipPatient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentService Level DeterminationComplaint ManagementBudget ManagementAudit CoordinationStaffing ManagementHiringStaff OrientationStaff EvaluationContinuing EducationEmergency Department LeadershipCritical Care Leadership

Qualifications

BLS Provider CertificationRegistered Nurse LicenseBachelor's in Nursing or Nursing DiplomaMaster's Degree or Bachelor's and Experience5 Years Experience2 Years Leadership or Management Experience10 Years Experience5 Years Leadership or Management Experience3-5 Years ED and Critical Care Leadership ExperienceFlorida or Compact RN License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Panama City, Florida

  • Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital

  • Department: Ascension Premier Staffing - Interim Leadership

  • Schedule: Day Shift | 40 hours per weekGross Rate up to $5,061 per week

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.

  • Directs clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.

  • Prepares and monitors budget(s) and ensures that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds. Coordinates and directs internal and externally-driven audits.

  • Plans, organizes and directs all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • Certified BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience

  • 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

  • 3-5 years of ED and Critical Care leadership experience

  • Florida or Compact RN License

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 85.95

Max Salary 126.55

How this job compares

Set against the 1,024 open Emergency Room Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingup to $5,061/wk
  • US median$107–117K/yr48 salary ranges
  • US median$37–58/hr221 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 118 open Emergency Room Nurse jobs in Florida and 1,024 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Emergency Room Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 436 postings).
Education
20 of the 1,024 open Emergency Room Nurse jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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