Director of Critical Care Services
i4 Search Group
Alexandria, LA · Posted November 5, 2026
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Director of Critical Care
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Position Type: Permanent Contingent (Full-Time)
Reporting To: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)
Ready to Lead Critical Care? Director of Critical Care | Alexandria, Louisiana
Permanent, Full-Time | Salary up to $159,000 | Relocation Available
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Why This Role Stands Out
True leadership scope: Lead MICU (26 beds) and SICU (15 beds), plus the Stroke Program, Chest Pain Center, and Rapid Response Program
Room to grow: Help build and oversee a future Progressive Care (step-down) Unit as the program develops
A meaningful team: Lead and develop about 68 FTEs across a combined census of roughly 25–30 high-acuity patients
Real influence: Report to the Assistant CNO and help set strategy, budgets, and growth for Critical Care and Cardiology Services
Strong support: Medical staff across more than 30 specialties, with services ranging from cancer care to wound care
Compensation & Benefits
Relocation assistance: Available, evaluated case by case
401(k): 100% match on 3%–9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee stock purchase plan at a 10% discount
Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, and behavioral health coverage
Growth: Education and tuition assistance
Time and family: Paid time off and family support benefits
Lower cost of living than most major metro areas
What You Will Do
Provide 24/7 leadership accountability for Critical Care/Telemetry, the Stroke Program, and the Chest Pain Center
Drive clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and productivity
Partner with physicians, administration, and staff to grow the critical care and cardiology service lines
Develop policies, procedures, and staff training programs
Own the department’s operating and capital budgets
Who We Are Looking For
Experience: 2+ years of acute care critical care leadership. Recent acute care is preferred, but a strong leader with a proven ability to turn around challenging teams, develop staff, and drive results will be considered.
Education: BSN required; MSN or health-related master’s preferred
License: Current Louisiana RN license (or the ability to obtain one)
Leadership style: Visible, hands-on, humble, and emotionally intelligent, with a track record of mentoring emerging clinical leaders
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