RN Manager - Operating Room

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

RN Manager – Operating Room

Location: Portland, Oregon
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift | Approximately 50 Hours/Week

Lead Surgical Excellence. Inspire Teams. Make an Impact.

Are you an experienced nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dynamic RN Manager – Operating Room to lead a large, high-performing surgical services team in Portland, Oregon.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong clinical leader to oversee approximately 160 caregivers, including six Associate Nurse Managers and a Surgical Services Supervisor , while driving operational excellence, patient safety, staff development, and exceptional surgical care.

The ideal candidate brings recent frontline nursing management experience, a solid Operating Room or procedural nursing background, and the ability to lead a complex surgical department in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the Operating Room.
• Oversee staffing, daily operations, resource utilization, and departmental performance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and clinical staff.
• Drive patient safety, quality improvement, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to improve surgical outcomes.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Optimize workflows and support complex surgical services, including robotic-assisted procedures.
• Provide hands-on leadership and operational support as departmental needs evolve.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Active Oregon RN license upon hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Recent first-line nursing management experience.
• At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of RN experience in an acute-care Operating Room, Surgical Services, or procedural setting.
• Progressive nursing leadership experience.
• At least 1 year of RN Manager experience.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Proven ability to lead large teams, manage complex operations, and support a high-volume surgical environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Leadership at scale: Guide a team of approximately 160 caregivers.
• Career advancement: Take on a significant leadership role in surgical services.
• Meaningful impact: Influence patient safety, clinical quality, staff engagement, and operational performance.
• Collaborative environment: Partner with experienced clinical leaders and multidisciplinary surgical teams.

Ready to lead a high-performing Operating Room team and make a lasting impact on surgical care?