Perioperative Nursing Director (RN) – OR, PACU, SDS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to lead Surgical Services, including OR, PACU, and Same Day Surgery. This leader will align strategy with operations, ensuring safe, high‑quality care and efficient workflows in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires an active NC (or compact) RN license, a Bachelor's in Nursing, and at least five years in OR with three in leadership. BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire; a competitive

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact RN.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in an Operating Room setting.
• At least three years of management or leadership experience.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required/within 90 days of hire; budgeting and regulatory compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Active RN license in NC or Compact

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 90 days

PALS certification within 90 days

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to lead Surgical Services, including OR, PACU, and Same Day Surgery. This leader will align strategy with operations, ensuring safe, high‑quality care and efficient workflows in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires an active NC (or compact) RN license, a Bachelor's in Nursing, and at least five years in OR with three in leadership. BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire; a competitive