Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $146,900 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Director of Nursing
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Agency: Medical Edge Recruitment
Pay: $146,900 per year
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Director of Surgical Services (RN)
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Full Time | Days
Salary: $146,900 - $198,000

We are seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services (RN) to lead a high-performing perioperative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven surgical services leader to oversee a large, multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Position Highlights

• Salary: $146,900 - $198,000 annually
• Full-time, exempt position
• Monday through Friday day schedule
• Leadership oversight of 114 FTEs
• 10 active operating rooms
• Approximately 9,000 annual surgical cases and 2,000 annual endoscopic procedures

Areas of Responsibility

• Main Operating Room
• Ambulatory Surgery Center
• PreOp
• PACU
• Preadmission Testing
• Anesthesia Services
• Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD)

Surgical Specialties

• Orthopedics
• Urology
• OB/GYN
• General Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• ENT
• Neurosurgery
• Podiatry

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of nurses, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and sterile processing staff
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, recruitment, employee engagement, and performance management
• Manage departmental budgets, contracts, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance
• Monitor equipment, supplies, and operational efficiency
• Foster a culture of patient safety, collaboration, and professional development
• Implement evidence-based practices and support continuous quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Active Arizona RN License required
• Minimum 5 years of Surgical Nursing experience
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in a surgical setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• CNOR Certification

If you're an experienced perioperative leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.