Perioperative Nursing Director (RN) - OR/PACU/SDS Leader

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

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC. in North Carolina seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the Surgical Services team, overseeing OR, PACU and Same Day Surgery. You will align clinical excellence with operational strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires NC RN licensure, a BSN, and 5+ years in OR settings with 3+ years in leadership. Competitive salary 104,000–140,000 USD plus a 15,000 signing bonus, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact RN License.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an Operating Room setting.
• At least three years of management or leadership experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Proficiency in budgeting, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance 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

Nurse leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC. in North Carolina seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the Surgical Services team, overseeing OR, PACU and Same Day Surgery. You will align clinical excellence with operational strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires NC RN licensure, a BSN, and 5+ years in OR settings with 3+ years in leadership. Competitive salary 104,000–140,000 USD plus a 15,000 signing bonus, plus comprehensive benefits.