Location: Panama City, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Days
Base Salary Range: $105,000–$125,000/year (experience-based)
Sign-On Bonus: Not guaranteed
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case
A 24-bed Cardiac Medical-Surgical unit serving the greater Panama City region is seeking an experienced Director of Cardiac Care – Med Surg to lead departmental operations, drive clinical quality, and support a high-performing nursing team.
This unit maintains an average daily census of 18 and requires a leader with strong operational, clinical, and strategic capabilities. The Director provides comprehensive oversight for staffing, performance management, education, resource utilization, compliance, throughput, and patient experience.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Cardiac Med Surg unit, aligning goals with organizational priorities.
Lead performance improvement initiatives to ensure safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
Develop efficient patient flow systems to support continuity of care and timely throughput.
Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, and allied health teams to support excellence in cardiac care delivery.
Evaluate equipment, technology, and service-line opportunities to enhance care.
Coordinate multidisciplinary discussions for complex and high-risk cardiac patients.
Support research activities as applicable, following IRB requirements.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing models, and long-term strategic plans.
Recruit, hire, develop, and retain qualified nursing and support staff.
Provide coaching, performance evaluations, and leadership development for supervisors and frontline staff.
Ensure adherence to all regulatory, quality, and patient safety standards.
Foster an engaging, collaborative culture grounded in communication and positive patient outcomes.
5+ years of acute care RN leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Active RN or APRN license
BLS (or BLS Instructor) within 30 days of hire.
Experience managing Cardiac Med Surg or similar medical-surgical units.
Strong communication, leadership, team-building, and organizational skills.
Beds: 24
Average Daily Census: 18
FTEs Overseen: ~27
Leadership Style Desired: Team-oriented, optimistic, excellent communicator
Competitive salary: $105,000–$125,000/year, depending on experience.
Relocation assistance available.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) with 100% match (3–9% based on years of service).
Employee stock purchase plan (10% discount).
Tuition reimbursement, certification assistance, and dependent scholarships.
PTO, paid family leave, and disability benefits.
Mental health and wellness programs, financial/legal counseling.
Optional plans: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pet insurance.
This role is perfect for:
Nurse leaders seeking to oversee a cardiac-focused medical-surgical unit
Directors who excel in staff engagement, operational improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
RN leaders looking for a long-term, strategic leadership opportunity within a growing regional healthcare system.
Texas Nursing Services provides skilled and enthusiastic professionals for healthcare positions across all practice areas. We specialize in meeting the unique needs of our clients by offering temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent placement services. Our diligent recruitment and screening process ensures that our clients receive the best possible candidates for their job openings.
With our expertise and extensive network, we are able to serve clients of all sizes, across the United States. We understand the value of having a flexible workforce, and are committed to providing consistent and proactive support to ensure the success of your business.
If you are in need of skilled and dedicated professionals to support your healthcare organization, contact Texas Nursing Services today. We will work closely with you to understand your needs and provide the right solutions to meet your staffing needs. Apply now to discover the benefits of partnering with us.
At Texas Nursing Services, we are committed to attracting top talent in the healthcare industry. We understand that quality care starts with a talented and dedicated team, and that is why we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment for all of our nurses.
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities to help our nurses grow and succeed in their careers.
But we also recognize that it takes more than just a good salary to attract top talent. That is why we place a strong emphasis on creating a culture of teamwork and collaboration, where our nurses can feel valued and supported as they work to deliver the highest level of care to our patients.
