Surgery Center Nurse Director

Step into the spotlight as a Surgery Center RN Director and lead an exceptional ambulatory surgery team where clinical excellence, innovation, and work-life balance come together!

This Ambulatory Surgery Center RN Director will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization recognized for its commitment to safe, compassionate, high-quality outpatient care. Clinician-friendly workflows, evidence-based practices, modern surgical technology, measurable quality improvement, and close collaboration among nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals support excellent patient experiences. Leadership values frontline feedback, professional development, continuing education, and a culture in which nurses can influence clinical practice while building a respected career in ambulatory surgery.

The RN Surgery Center Director will oversee a dynamic Surgery, OR, and Operating Room program providing multi-specialty  cases. This opportunity offers work-life balance, a flexible schedule , and the ability to develop deep expertise in one clinical area while remaining engaged with a broad range of surgical services. The Surgery Center Nurse Director will help advance efficient perioperative workflows, clinical quality, regulatory readiness, patient safety, and outstanding care from preoperative preparation through recovery.

Reporting to senior ambulatory surgery leadership, the Surgery Center RN Director will receive administrative and clinical support while directing daily operations, staffing, performance improvement, compliance, budgeting, and team development. Responsibilities include mentoring friendly nurses, supporting recruitment and retention, maintaining survey readiness, monitoring quality outcomes, and partnering with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, technicians, and a diverse healthcare professional team. This visible leader will promote accountability, respectful communication, and a positive environment where every team member can succeed.

Located in Southern Maryland, the Ambulatory Surgery Center RN Director will enjoy a lifestyle that blends waterfront beauty, green space, and convenient access to the Washington, D.C., and Chesapeake Bay regions. Residents appreciate boating, fishing, hiking, parks, community festivals, concerts, local seafood, farmers markets, and family-friendly neighborhoods with varied housing options. Southern Maryland also offers strong healthcare access, schools, everyday amenities, expanding employment opportunities, regional airports, and a comfortable mix of privacy and connectivity for professionals seeking more room to live without giving up metropolitan attractions.

The RN Surgery Center Director will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support long-term personal and professional wellbeing. Qualified nursing leaders are invited to bring their vision to this rewarding outpatient surgery leadership opportunity—connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today and discover where this next career move could lead.