Job Description

Nurse Manager – Surgical Services

Full-Time | Days (Rotating Weekends)

Lead a team that delivers exceptional surgical care.

Are you an experienced Operating Room leader who is passionate about developing teams, driving clinical excellence, and creating an outstanding experience for patients and physicians? We're looking for a Nurse Manager of Surgical Services to lead a collaborative, high-performing perioperative team in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Whether you're an experienced Nurse Manager or a strong OR Charge Nurse, Coordinator, or Nursing Supervisor ready to take the next step in your leadership career, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping shape the future of Surgical Services.

What You'll Do

As the Nurse Manager of Surgical Services, you'll oversee the daily operations of our Operating Room while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and exceptional patient care. You'll partner closely with physicians, hospital leadership, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to ensure every patient receives safe, high-quality surgical care.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary perioperative team, including RNs, Surgical Technologists, First Assists, schedulers, OR aides, anesthesia staff, and Sterile Processing professionals.
• Oversee daily operations for the Operating Room, CVOR, anesthesia, and Sterile Processing departments.
• Build a positive, collaborative culture where staff feel supported, engaged, and empowered to grow.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, workflow, and department resources to ensure efficient operations and excellent patient outcomes.
• Partner with physicians and hospital leadership to improve quality, patient satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluations, and employee development.
• Champion quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and patient safety while ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and hospital policies.
• Oversee department budgets, equipment, and supply utilization while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring others, solving challenges, and building strong relationships across the surgical team.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of recent acute care Operating Room RN experience
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care OR leadership experience within the last year as a:
  • Charge Nurse (full-time)
  • OR Coordinator
  • Nursing Administrative Supervisor
  • Nurse Manager
• Relief Charge Nurse experience does not qualify.

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree required)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• APRN accepted if applicable
• CNOR certification preferred

Certifications

• BLS required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• PALS required within 6 months of hire

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $38.72–$58.08/hour (based on total years of experience)
• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
• Sign-On Bonus: Not available for this position

Additional Information

To support operational needs and ensure timely leadership presence, candidates must live within approximately 45 minutes of the facility or be willing to relocate.

Why Join Us?

Great surgical teams are built by great leaders. Here, you'll have the opportunity to lead an experienced perioperative team, collaborate with highly skilled physicians, and influence the future of Surgical Services. If you're looking for a leadership role where your voice is valued, your expertise is respected, and your impact is visible every day, we'd love to hear from you.