Interim Director, Surgical Services — OR & Periop Ops

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 175,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith is seeking an Interim Director of Surgical Services in Anchorage, Alaska.

The role oversees Pre-Op, Ambulatory Surgery, OR, PACU, Endoscopy, Pain Services, and Sterile Processing, providing interim nursing and operational leadership in a high-volume setting. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, an active AK RN license, and at least five years of leadership experience, with availability to start in 2–3 weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Active AK RN license is required.
• A minimum of five years of relative leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim operational and nursing leadership across a comprehensive Surgical Services portfolio (Pre-Op, Ambulatory Surgery, OR, PACU, Endoscopy, Pain Services, Sterile Processing).
• Lead clinical and operational performance across a high-volume surgical environment, ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered care while optimizing staffing, resources, workflows, and financial performance.
• Partner with physician leaders and interdisciplinary stakeholders to strengthen surgical operations, support service development, and advance perioperative strategic initiatives.
• Champion quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and nursing standards while fostering accountability and shared governance.
• Develop and engage leaders and frontline teams through clear expectations, coaching, and succession planning to support workforce well-being and sustained performance.
• Must be available to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AK RN license

Job description

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith is seeking an Interim Director of Surgical Services in Anchorage, Alaska.

The role oversees Pre-Op, Ambulatory Surgery, OR, PACU, Endoscopy, Pain Services, and Sterile Processing, providing interim nursing and operational leadership in a high-volume setting. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, an active AK RN license, and at least five years of leadership experience, with availability to start in 2–3 weeks.