Nurse Manager - Operating Room (RN, BSN)

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Manager, Operating Room (RN, BSN)

Location: Mid-Atlantic Region, United States (Full Relocation Assistance Available)
Position Type: Full-Time, Days
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Management
Compensation: Up to $139,000 Base Salary (DOE, Negotiable)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and clinically grounded Nurse Manager to direct one of the largest and most diverse perioperative service lines in the region. Operating within a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level II Trauma Center, the Nurse Manager will set the clinical, operational, and fiscal direction for a comprehensive surgical operation encompassing a General OR, Cardiac OR, Orthopedic OR, and an Ambulatory Surgery Center.

The selected leader will directly oversee 4 distinct surgical units, manage a team of 3 Assistant Nurse Managers (ANMs), and lead up to 120 full-time equivalents (FTEs). This role offers executive-level development, mentorship, and a defined pathway toward Director-level healthcare leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Operations: Direct daily clinical operations across the General OR, Cardiac OR, Orthopedic OR, and Ambulatory Surgery Center to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• People Management: Lead, mentor, and evaluate 3 Assistant Nurse Managers and up to 120 FTEs using objective performance management criteria.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the department's operating and capital budgets, proactively identifying and correcting financial variances.
• Performance Improvement: Partner with surgical and anesthesia leadership to drive OR-specific metrics, including case turnover, room utilization, and patient throughput.
• Professional Development: Champion staff advancement through clinical ladders, specialty certifications, and formal nursing education pathways.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a CCNE-accredited program required; Master’s degree (MSN, MS, MA, MHA, or MBA) preferred.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (or valid multi-state compact license eligibility with the requirement to obtain state-specific licensure upon relocation).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required; National nursing leadership or perioperative certification required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of total RN clinical experience in an Operating Room environment.
  • 3–5 years of progressive OR nursing leadership/supervisory experience.
• Core Competencies: Strong fiscal management, data-driven performance evaluation, cross-functional collaboration, and a proven track record of developing high-performing clinical teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire.
• 403(b) retirement plan with competitive employer match and a structured pension plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package and mental health/wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced clinical degrees and professional specialty certifications.
• Full relocation assistance package available for highly qualified candidates. <