Local Contract Nurse Director RN - Med Surg

Job Description

Rang Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg Director for a local contract nursing job in Panama City, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 34 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Director Cardiac Care Med Surg

Shift Details: Days

Job Summary:

Provide leadership for planning, management, implementation, integration and coordination of the unit in support of facility goals dedicated to excellence, effective leadership, and financial stability. Support the delivery of the high quality, cost effective patient care through activities based on facility strategic goals and objectives.

What you will do in this role:

Enhance the department through performance improvement and appropriate utilization of resources.
Develop an operational system that supports a seamless flow of patients through the continuum of care.
Facilitate the development of a comprehensive education program for patients and staff.
Collaborate with physicians to provide leadership thoughout the department.
Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding new technology and services.
Collaborates proactively with all interdisciplinary team members and with a patient/family focus to facilitate and maximize client healthcare outcomes.
Coordinates multi-disciplinary patient care conferences for high risk or medically complex patients.
Leads research projects under the IRB.
Directs development of specific short and long-range programs and project plans to obtain the facility objectives.
Responsible for the planning and coordination of activities, the operational efficiency and effectiveness as well as major impact on all other hospital areas.
Effectively interviews and selects a qualified number of personnel as required to meet department objectives.
Ensures hiring practices conform to appropriate Affirmative Action/EEO practices and regulations.

Provides direction to the staff and supervisors.
Reviews performance of the department staff and approves staff evaluations.
Responsible for appropriate disciplinary action of staff members as needed.
What qualifications you will need:

5+ years of Recent (Within the last year) acute care RN leadership experience
Bachelors Degree
(APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or (RN) Registered Nurse
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Additional Information:

Who does this position report to? CNO
Why is the position open? Last Director resigned
How long has it been open? 67 days *As of 11/4/25
How many total beds are in the unit? 24
Volume: 18 per day AVG
How many FTEs will the candidate be overseeing? 27
What are the qualities that leadership likes? Team Player, good communicator, optimistic

“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”

About Rang Healthcare

Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.

We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay