Director of ICU
Job Description
Director of ICU
Riverside County, California
Critical Care Leaders: Here's What Actually Matters
The Reality: Our Southern California health system client seeks an ICU Director who gets it. Not just the metrics (though ours are platinum-level), but the 2 am decisions, the team dynamics, the families counting on us.
Your Monday might look like: Morning huddle with multi-disciplinary team members serving ICU/SICU/MICU/CVICU patients - Strategic meeting with CNO - Bedside mentoring with new grads - Innovation planning session - Home knowing you made a real difference
Let's be honest about what you're walking into:
- A team ready for fresh leadership (not resistance to change)
- Direct line to CNO (your ideas will be heard)
- Award-winning foundation already built (2025 Stroke Center of Excellence, ACC Platinum)
- Autonomy and support to actually implement your vision
You're probably wondering:
"Will I just be managing schedules?" No. You'll be transforming care delivery.
"Is this another bureaucratic nightmare?" We move fast. Your initiatives can launch in weeks, not years.
"What about work-life balance?" Real flexibility, not just words. Plus relocation support that actually helps.
Non-negotiables:
- California RN/BSN
- 5+ years critical care leadership
- CV (Cardiothoracic), Neuro, Surgical, and Medical ICU experience
- Passion for developing others
The bottom line: If you've been waiting for a role where your leadership directly impacts both patient outcomes AND team culture, let's talk.
Ina Phillip | Trusted Advisor and Healthcare Executive Recruiter Text me: 770-433-2220 or email at iphillip@ariteam.com Real conversation, no automated responses
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Meet Your Recruiter
Ina Phillip
Ina recently celebrated 20 years as an American Recruiters Independent Franchisee, having joined our team in 1999. She opened our second franchise office located in Atlanta, Georgia, in November of 1999. Initially focused on sales-related searches in the dotcom and telecom industries, Ina made the switch to healthcare in 2003 and has become a tremendous success and a trusted resource in healthcare recruiting.
