Director of Nursing (RN) – Surgical Services

Taphealthcare; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Tap Healthcare Solutions in Wilson, NC seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) – Surgical Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for perioperative services. The role combines clinical excellence with financial stewardship and regulatory compliance to optimize patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in OR nursing and 3+ years in nursing leadership, plus NC RN licensure and a track record of staff development and quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing management or leadership experience.
• Current North Carolina RN license or eligible multistate compact license.
• Experience with departmental budgeting and financial resource management.
• Experience in staff development, education, and team performance management.
• Experience with quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and perioperative standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surgical nursing operations and clinical quality.
• Lead budgeting, resource management, and staffing models.
• Drive patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and hospital leadership to optimize operations.
• Mentor nursing leaders and develop high-performing perioperative teams.

Skills

OR nursing experience

nursing leadership

budgeting experience

quality improvement

Education

BSN or higher

advanced perioperative certifications

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Director of Nursing (RN) – Surgical Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership in Wilson, North Carolina. This senior-level opportunity is ideal for an accomplished nursing leader with extensive Operating Room experience, demonstrated management expertise, and a commitment to delivering exceptional surgical patient care.

The Director of Nursing – Surgical Services will oversee surgical nursing operations, support clinical excellence, manage departmental resources, and lead initiatives focused on patient safety, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, this individual will play a critical role in maintaining efficient surgical operations while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced surgical nursing leader to influence departmental performance, develop high-performing clinical teams, and contribute to positive patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience
• Minimum 3 years of nursing management or leadership experience
• Current, active North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license or qualifying multistate compact RN license authorizing practice in North Carolina
• Demonstrated experience in departmental budgeting and financial resource management
• Experience with nursing staff development, clinical education, and team performance management
• Proven experience supporting quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs
• Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance requirements and surgical services standards
• Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and organizational leadership skills
• Ability to coordinate surgical nursing operations and collaborate effectively with physicians, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience serving as a Director of Surgical Services, Operating Room Manager, Perioperative Nursing Director, or comparable nursing leadership professional
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or advanced nursing education
• Experience overseeing multiple perioperative service areas, including Operating Rooms, preoperative services, and postoperative recovery
• Familiarity with Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) guidelines and surgical patient safety practices
• Experience managing departmental operating budgets, staffing models, and productivity metrics
• Background in surgical services performance improvement, operational efficiency, and strategic planning
• Experience preparing departments for regulatory surveys, accreditation reviews, and compliance assessments
• Strong ability to mentor nursing leaders, support employee engagement, and develop high-performing surgical teams
• Professional nursing leadership or perioperative certifications, such as CNOR, CNML, or NE-BC

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse with at least five years of Operating Room experience and three years of management or leadership experience, supported by a strong understanding of surgical services operations.

Candidates must possess a current North Carolina RN license or qualifying compact RN license and demonstrate practical experience in budget management, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

The strongest applicants will have a proven ability to lead surgical nursing teams, manage operational priorities, and implement initiatives that improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, and departmental efficiency.

Previous experience in perioperative nursing leadership, Operating Room management, or surgical services administration will be particularly valuable.

Successful candidates will demonstrate decisive leadership, financial awareness, strong interpersonal communication, and a commitment to developing a collaborative, high-performing nursing environment.

Compensation

$104,000 – $140,000 annually

Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's additional surgical services expertise, Operating Room experience, nursing leadership background, budgeting and operational management capabilities, professional credentials, and overall alignment with the position.

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

At Tap Healthcare Solutions, we recognize that exceptional surgical services leadership is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Directors of Nursing play a critical role in supporting surgical teams, strengthening clinical operations, and ensuring healthcare organizations consistently meet patient safety and performance expectations.

This opportunity in Wilson, North Carolina, offers an accomplished nursing leader the chance to apply extensive Operating Room experience and management expertise in a senior leadership position where their decisions can directly influence surgical operations, staff development, and patient outcomes.

Our team will support you throughout the hiring process with clear communication, personalized attention, and a candidate-focused approach. We'll help ensure this opportunity aligns with your surgical nursing background, leadership experience, professional qualifications, compensation expectations, and long‑term career goals, helping you pursue a position where your expertise is recognized and your leadership can make a meaningful difference.