Job Description

Nurse Manager II, Hospital - Operating Room

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Shift/Schedule: Full-time, permanent, onsite

Pay/Compensation: $171,000 – $180,000 per year

About the Role

A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is hiring a Nurse Manager II to lead its hospital Operating Room. This leader owns daily perioperative operations, staff development, and surgical quality in a high-volume program. You will partner with surgeons, anesthesia, and hospital leadership to keep cases moving safely and efficiently. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates are contacted promptly to review the role and discuss next steps.

Assignment Details

• Permanent, direct-hire, full-time
• Onsite in Hillsboro, OR
• Senior nursing leadership position
• Pay: $171,000 – $180,000 per year
• One opening

Core Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for the hospital Operating Room department
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and on-call coverage across all surgical service lines
• Lead and develop OR nursing and surgical tech staff through hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee perioperative quality metrics, patient safety initiatives, and surgical site infection prevention
• Partner with surgeons, anesthesia, and hospital leadership to improve OR throughput and efficiency
• Manage the department budget, including labor, supplies, and capital equipment planning
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, AORN, and state requirements
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for adverse events and near misses

Required Qualifications

• Active Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 4 years of OR or perioperative nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing leadership or charge nurse experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• CNOR certification
• Experience managing staff in a high-volume, high-acuity surgical department

Work Environment

Onsite role in a fast-paced, high-acuity acute-care hospital surgical department. You will work daily with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative staff.

Who Thrives Here

Decisive, hands-on OR leaders who hold teams to high standards for safety and sterile technique, communicate clearly under pressure, and enjoy developing people.

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $171,000 – $180,000 per year
• Full-time, permanent leadership position
• Benefits package offered through the employer, with details shared during the interview process

Screening Questions

1. How many years of OR nursing experience do you have, and how many in leadership?
2. Do you hold an active Oregon RN license?
3. Do you hold a BSN, and are your BLS and ACLS current?
4. Are you available to work onsite in Hillsboro, OR?

How to Apply

Apply through this posting. The Employee Connect will contact qualified candidates promptly to review the role and next steps.