RN Director, Critical Care Whitefish

Logan Health

Whitefish, Montana

Logan Health is a community hospital.

Eligibility: EmergencyIntensive Care

Posted Jul 31 · 5 years of experience

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: ER
License: RN licenseMontana RN License
Term: Permanent

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ICU RN postings list 12-hour shifts and 36 hours/week full-time; night shift RN openings at Brendan House; PRN skilled nursing roles available.

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Logan Health Whitefish is seeking a dynamic RN Director of Critical Care to shape the future of emergency and specialized care services. The role holds direct accountability for the day-to-day success of the Emergency Department, Special Care Unit (SCU), and Seasonal Clinics. Responsibilities include driving operational excellence, financial stewardship, EPIC EHR system optimization, ensuring seamless patient care coordination, maintaining compliance with accrediting and licensing agencies, data-driven quality improvement using Lean methodologies, team empowerment and leadership, supervising and mentoring Administrative and Clinic Supervisors, and leading recruitment and retention of clinical talent.

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In Whitefish, MT

Whitefish, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,354/mo
Household income: $73,811/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Whitefish, MT

NeighborhoodsWhitefish features distinct enclaves ranging from luxury second-home developments to residential pockets where full-time workers settle. The Lakes, situated on the east side near North Valley Hospital, offers mid-tier suburban living with a network of finger lakes woven throughout the community. Downtown provides exceptional walkability to Central Avenue dining and retail, though it is one of the few zones permitting short-term vacation rentals. Year-round residents and working locals frequently look to the west side, established pockets like Grouse Mountain, or unincorporated corridors extending outside city limits toward Kalispell, while communities like Iron Horse, Lakeshore Drive, and Ptarmigan Village cater to resort and luxury buyers.

Whitefish features distinct enclaves ranging from luxury second-home developments to residential pockets where full-time workers settle. The Lakes, situated on the east side near North Valley Hospital, offers mid-tier suburban living with a network of finger lakes woven throughout the community.

Downtown provides exceptional walkability to Central Avenue dining and retail, though it is one of the few zones permitting short-term vacation rentals. Year-round residents and working locals frequently look to the west side, established pockets like Grouse Mountain, or unincorporated corridors extending outside city limits toward Kalispell, while communities like Iron Horse, Lakeshore Drive, and Ptarmigan Village cater to resort and luxury buyers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: buyorsellmontana.com Source 2: montanaliferealty.com

Getting aroundHealthcare workers stationed at North Valley Hospital enjoy minimal commute times within city limits, particularly from adjacent subdivisions like The Lakes. For regional travel across the Flathead Valley, Highway 93 serves as the primary spine, connecting Whitefish to Kalispell in approximately twenty minutes. A personal vehicle is virtually essential for daily errands and clinical shifts, especially during snowy winter months, though highway congestion is generally minimal outside of peak summer tourist peaks.

Healthcare workers stationed at North Valley Hospital enjoy minimal commute times within city limits, particularly from adjacent subdivisions like The Lakes. For regional travel across the Flathead Valley, Highway 93 serves as the primary spine, connecting Whitefish to Kalispell in approximately twenty minutes.

A personal vehicle is virtually essential for daily errands and clinical shifts, especially during snowy winter months, though highway congestion is generally minimal outside of peak summer tourist peaks.

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OutdoorsRecreational life revolves around Whitefish Mountain Resort on Big Mountain for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and summer downhill mountain biking. Whitefish Lake provides boating, paddleboarding, and public beach access, complemented by lakeside dining spots. The town is situated just west of Glacier National Park, making alpine hiking and scenic drives easy day trips, while local ranching and trail systems like the Bar W guest ranch provide equestrian and trail running options.

Recreational life revolves around Whitefish Mountain Resort on Big Mountain for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and summer downhill mountain biking. Whitefish Lake provides boating, paddleboarding, and public beach access, complemented by lakeside dining spots.

The town is situated just west of Glacier National Park, making alpine hiking and scenic drives easy day trips, while local ranching and trail systems like the Bar W guest ranch provide equestrian and trail running options.

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Relocation assistance when applicable for qualified external candidates new to Logan Health (Brendan House)

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Living in Whitefish

Whitefish offers healthcare professionals an enviable blend of world-class mountain recreation and authentic small-town charm at the foot of Big Mountain and Glacier National Park. Relocating nurses working at North Valley Hospital will appreciate short commute times, with hospital-adjacent communities like The Lakes and the town's residential west side offering practical housing options. The dining landscape punches far above its weight for a town of its size, featuring everything from morning pastries at Fleur Bake Shop and huckleberry milkshakes at Buffalo Cafe to rooftop farm-to-table dinners at Herb & Omni and live jazz at Tupelo Grille. Life here requires clear-eyed preparation for serious winter driving, substantial heating demands, seasonal tourist influxes along Central Avenue, and a tight housing market influenced by vacation properties. For clinical staff who prioritize skiing before a night shift, paddleboarding on Whitefish Lake in midsummer, and exploring depot farmers markets, Whitefish delivers a premier Rocky Mountain lifestyle that easily justifies its tradeoffs.

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Whitefish, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.