Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Tennessee
Agency: Ambition 24Hours
Pay: $200,000 to $230,000 per year
Shift Information: Rotating - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 7 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Ambition 24Hours to find a qualified Psych RN in Tennessee!

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Position Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Industry: Behavioral Health / Mental Health Services

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Salary: $200,000 - $230,000 Annually

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Relocation Assistance: Available

Benefits: Full Benefits Package

Travel: Occasional

Executive Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a premier behavioral health hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This executive leadership role is responsible for driving exceptional clinical, operational, regulatory, and financial outcomes while advancing access to high-quality behavioral health services for patients and communities.

The CEO will provide strategic direction, oversee daily hospital operations, lead organizational growth initiatives, and ensure excellence in patient care, workforce development, compliance, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of hospital operations and strategic growth initiatives.
• Develop and execute annual operating budgets, capital plans, and business strategies.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and QAPI initiatives.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing clinical and executive leadership teams.
• Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, community stakeholders, government agencies, and referral partners.
• Manage payer negotiations, contract compliance, and business development strategies.
• Lead Joint Commission survey preparedness and accreditation efforts.
• Expand behavioral health services and continuum of care programs.
• Provide regular reporting and communication to the Governing Board.
• Foster a culture focused on employee engagement, retention, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; preferably in:
  • Business Administration
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Public Health
  • Marketing
  • Clinical or related discipline
• MBA or MHA preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of executive healthcare leadership experience .
• Previous experience as a CEO, COO, Hospital Administrator, or senior healthcare executive.
• Strong background in behavioral health, psychiatric, acute care, or managed care environments.
• Demonstrated success leading accreditation, licensure, and compliance initiatives.
• Strong financial, operational, and business development expertise.

Required Skills & Experience Required Skills

• Behavioral Health CEO Experience
• Hospital Leadership Experience
• Joint Commission (JCAHO) Survey Experience
• Financial Management and P&L Oversight
• Talent Recruitment and Retention
• Marketing and Community Engagement
• Quality Leadership in a Behavioral Health Hospital
• Behavioral Health Hospital Start-Up or Expansion Experience
• Joint Venture Experience

Required Screening Questions

Candidates should be able to answer YES to the following:

• Have you served as a CEO, COO, or Hospital Administrator with full operational responsibility in an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric hospital?
• Have you been the primary point person during a Joint Commission survey in a behavioral health hospital?
• Have you managed a hospital with an annual operating budget of at least $20 million and maintained full P&L responsibility?
• Have you led QAPI, patient safety, and corrective action initiatives resulting from regulatory findings?
• Have you directly recruited, developed, and retained psychiatrists, nursing leaders, therapists, and other clinical professionals?

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

• A collaborative and results-driven healthcare executive.
• Experienced in hospital operations and census growth strategies.
• Focused on employee engagement and retention.
• Skilled in culture building and leadership development.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding behavioral healthcare services.
• Experienced in managing complex healthcare organizations and operational challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 - $230,000
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Full Benefits Package
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Interview Travel Reimbursement
• Executive Leadership Position
• Long-Term Career Growth Opportunity

Why Apply?

• Lead a respected behavioral health hospital.
• Significant executive leadership responsibility.
• Competitive executive compensation package.
• Opportunity to influence patient care, employee engagement, and organizational growth.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• High-impact leadership role with full operational authority.

About Ambition 24Hours

Earn more. Explore more. Live more.

Ambition24hours brings nearly three decades of global healthcare staffing expertise to the U.S. travel nursing market. Founded in 1996 as part of the A24 Group, we've operated as a true 24/7 agency since day one - not just a tagline, but how we work.

We connect travel nurses nationwide with assignments that match their clinical expertise and career goals. From ICU and OR specialists to Med/Surg and ER nurses, our proprietary technology and dedicated recruiters streamline every step from credentialing to placement.

Why Travel Nurses Choose Ambition24hours

• Genuine 24/7 Support: Our team responds around the clock - reach us anytime, day or
night, for immediate assistance.

• Competitive Pay Packages: Attractive rates with comprehensive benefits and transparent
communication about compensation.

• Fast-Track Credentialing: Credentialing is streamlined using the latest tech.

• Dedicated Recruiter: Your dedicated recruiter stays with you throughout every
assignment, ensuring stability and continuity.

• Nationwide Opportunities: Access assignments from metropolitan to rural facilities
across all 50 states.

• Flexible Assignment Lengths: Short-term coverage or extended contracts - we match
what works for your lifestyle.

Whether you're taking your first travel assignment or seeking your next adventure,

Ambition24hours delivers the personalized support, transparency, and professional partnership you deserve.

Contact: (833) 508-3800 |  info@ambition24hours.com |  ambition24hours.com

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