Job Description:
Healthcare Executive Placements, Inc. (HCEPInc) is seeking an Interim Emergency Department Assistant Nurse Manager for a W2 Contract position based in Harbor City, California.
Schedule: Full-time, Night Shift, 11:30pm – 8:00am. Please note that start and end times may vary during orientation.
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks with high likelihood of extending
Location: Harbor City, California
Compensation:
Weekly Compensation (All-In): $4,480 – $4,939
This range includes a combination of taxable W2 wages and, where eligible, non-taxable per diems (lodging and meals). Per diem eligibility requires a primary residence more than 50 miles from the facility. Final compensation will be based on experience, education, and location.
Benefits: Paid sick leave, Paid holidays, Co-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, Cafeteria plan access and 401(k) retirement plan.
Summary:
Supports the operational, clinical, and administrative functions of a busy Emergency Department while assisting leadership in maintaining high-quality patient care, staff accountability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Serves as a key leadership presence on the night shift, ensuring adherence to established policies, supporting staff performance, addressing patient concerns, and maintaining effective departmental operations.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can function as a charge nurse presence when needed, support critical care operations, assist with clinical documentation, and reinforce existing processes and standards while fostering a safe and efficient care environment.
Essential Functions:
Provides leadership oversight for day-to-day Emergency Department operations during assigned shifts.
Ensures compliance with departmental policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
Serves as the primary point of contact for operational issues, staff concerns, and patient escalations during the shift.
Addresses and resolves patient complaints and service recovery opportunities in a timely and professional manner.
Monitors staffing activities and ensures staff members take required meal and rest breaks in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory requirements.
Conducts routine departmental rounding with a strong emphasis on workplace safety, patient safety, and staff support.
Supports Emergency Department documentation and chart review activities as needed to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Provides leadership support to critical care areas and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate patient throughput and quality care delivery.
Functions as a charge nurse or leadership resource during high-volume periods, staffing shortages, or operational challenges.
Assists with workflow management, patient flow initiatives, and resource allocation to support efficient department operations.
Promotes adherence to established workflows, policies, and operational processes rather than developing new programs or initiatives.
Supports quality improvement efforts, patient satisfaction initiatives, and performance improvement activities.
Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and hospital leadership to ensure coordinated patient care and effective communication.
Maintains a visible leadership presence and serves as a resource to staff throughout the shift.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field required.
Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Current BLS certification required.
Current ACLS certification required.
Minimum of 3–4 years of recent clinical nursing experience in an Emergency Department or closely related acute care setting required.
Minimum of 2 years of nursing leadership experience required, including charge nurse, assistant manager, supervisor, or management responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience supporting Emergency Department operations, patient throughput, and staff oversight required.
Strong knowledge of emergency nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and patient safety practices.
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively manage patient concerns, staff issues, and operational challenges in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
Experience supporting critical care patient populations and high-acuity clinical settings preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead by example, maintain accountability, and support operational excellence during off-shift hours.
About Healthcare Executive Placements Inc. (HCEPInc.):
HCEPInc. values diversity – in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
HCEPInc. is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
HCEPInc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.
HCEPInc. takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
HCEPInc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.