Interim OR Director (1099) — High-Impact Perioperative Leader

Surgical Directions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 179,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgical Directions in Portland, OR seeks an Interim OR Director to oversee perioperative services, financial performance, and physician relationships. The role requires strong OR leadership across multiple perioperative departments, staff oversight, budget management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will mentor teams, partner with surgeons and anesthesiologists, coordinate schedules, control costs, and drive patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in the applicable placement state.
• BSN required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive perioperative leadership experience.
• CNOR certification strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical & operational oversight of perioperative services.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and capital equipment within OR.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative leadership.
• Mentor and develop OR, PACU, and sterile processing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Independence

Education

RN license

BSN

CNOR certification

Job description

Surgical Directions in Portland, OR seeks an Interim OR Director to oversee perioperative services, financial performance, and physician relationships. The role requires strong OR leadership across multiple perioperative departments, staff oversight, budget management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will mentor teams, partner with surgeons and anesthesiologists, coordinate schedules, control costs, and drive patient safety initiatives.