Perioperative Nursing Director (RN) — Lead OR, PACU & SDS (Sign-on $15k)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $15,000

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Accounting Search seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead Surgical Services, overseeing OR, PACU and SDS. You will guide strategy, staffing, and quality initiatives to ensure safe, high‑quality care in a collaborative environment. Based in Wilson, NC, the role drives performance and professional growth across teams.

The ideal candidate has NC RN licensure, a BSN, 5+ years in the OR, and 3+ years in a management role, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (ACLS/PALS within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact RN License.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Minimum of five years of OR experience.
• At least three years of management or leadership experience.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Budgeting, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for OR, PACU, and SDS.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and deliver patient outcomes.
• Develop and monitor departmental goals, budgets, and metrics.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and staff development.
• Collaborate with physicians and leadership to enhance services.
• Drive quality improvement and optimize workflows.
• Oversee staffing plans, schedules, and resources.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource across surgical services.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational oversight

Budgeting

Recruitment & retention

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Accounting Search seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead Surgical Services, overseeing OR, PACU and SDS. You will guide strategy, staffing, and quality initiatives to ensure safe, high‑quality care in a collaborative environment. Based in Wilson, NC, the role drives performance and professional growth across teams.

The ideal candidate has NC RN licensure, a BSN, 5+ years in the OR, and 3+ years in a management role, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (ACLS/PALS within 90 days).