Surgery Center Nurse Director

Make your next big move as a Surgery Center Nurse Director and lead a high-performing perioperative team where innovation, quality, and patient experience shine bright in a modern OR environment .

The Surgery Center Nurse Director will join a healthcare organization known for a mission-driven, patient-first culture with measurable outcomes, a strong reputation for clinical excellence and safety, recent positive media momentum and brand trust, and an award-winning workplace culture that champions shared governance, evidence-based practice, and nurse-led innovation. As a Surgery Center Nurse Director, expect access to cutting-edge technology such as robotics, advanced imaging, AI-enabled decision support, and virtual nursing tools, along with innovation-forward leadership piloting telehealth and value-based care models; clinician wellbeing is prioritized through thoughtful staffing investments and burnout reduction initiatives, while competitive total rewards, transparent career pathways, robust onboarding, tuition assistance, paid CEUs, simulation labs, and opportunities to teach, precept, and participate in clinical trials create a dynamic environment where the Surgery Center Nurse Director can grow. Streamlined workflows, optimized EHR builds, real-time quality dashboards, and strong APP and physician collaboration further support the Surgery Center Nurse Director in driving safe, efficient, patient-centered outcomes.

Within the Surgery Center’s Operating Room, the RN Surgery Center Director leads a multi-specialty perioperative program supported by modern infrastructure and a collaborative medical staff; high-impact leadership role within a modern surgical rooms focused on efficiency, patient experience, and high-quality outcomes; You’ll oversee a multi-specialty perioperative program with strong physician partnership, driving operational performance, regulatory compliance, and team development; Structured, quality-focused environment with consistent case flow and predictable scheduling. This role offers the autonomy to lead growth initiatives, optimize workflows, and build a high-performing team within a stable, mission-driven system. In short, the RN Surgery Center Director guides an OR that is optimized for throughput, safety, and service excellence across diverse specialties typical of a top-tier Ambulatory Surgery Center.

The Nurse Director of Surgery Center will report within a supportive perioperative leadership dyad, partnering closely with the Ambulatory Surgery Center Executive Director, anesthesia leadership, and the Chief Nursing Office team. The Nurse Director of Surgery Center will be backed by experienced charge RNs, a perioperative educator, sterile processing leadership, materials management, scheduling and data analytics support, and engaged physician champions. Responsibilities for the Nurse Director of Surgery Center include strategic planning and budget stewardship, block management and throughput optimization, accreditation and survey readiness, infection prevention and safety programs, QAPI and outcomes reporting, staffing models and talent development, supply chain and vendor relations, and a culture of Just Culture accountability; friendly nurses, compassionate techs, and a diverse interprofessional team—spanning PT/OT, pharmacy, case management, and social work—create a collaborative environment where the Nurse Director of Surgery Center can mentor, coach, and celebrate wins.

South Central Texas offers the Ambulatory Surgery Center RN Director an enviable lifestyle, with year-round sunshine, river and Hill Country escapes, hiking, cycling, and water sports, a vibrant live music and festival scene, iconic cuisine from authentic Tex‑Mex to craft barbecue and global fare, and a fast-growing regional economy anchored by healthcare, tech, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Families of the Ambulatory Surgery Center RN Director appreciate strong public and private school options, numerous parks and greenways, family-friendly neighborhoods, and access to higher education institutions; commuters benefit from expanding highway corridors and improving transit, with proximity to major airports and convenient regional travel; urban districts with walkable amenities balance beautifully with quiet suburbs and acreage properties, offering housing choices for every stage of life. Cultural diversity, inclusive community events, collegiate and professional sports, plentiful shopping, pet-friendly venues, and a favorable cost of living make South Central Texas a compelling home base for an Ambulatory Surgery Center RN Director focused on career growth and quality of life.

Competitive compensation is on the table for the Surgery Center Nurse Director, including performance incentives and a comprehensive suite of health, wellness, and retirement benefits, generous paid time off, education and certification support, and resources that reward leadership excellence. Ready to explore the next level of your perioperative leadership journey as a Surgery Center Nurse Director or ASCRN Director—connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to learn more and confidentially discuss fit, timelines, and impact .