RN Manager Surgery

HiredFirst; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking an RN Manager of Surgery located in Portsmouth, VA. This role involves overseeing clinical coordinators and managing OR operations at a hospital known for its trauma and stroke care.

The ideal candidate should have 1–3 years of RN operating room experience, hold a valid New Hampshire RN license, and preferably possess a BSN degree. Full-time, day shift position with no weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of RN operating room experience required.
• Active New Hampshire RN license required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage OR operations and oversee scheduling.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and conduct performance evaluations.
• Support unit budget oversight and collaborate on competency development.

Skills

RN operating room experience

OR charge nurse experience

Patient satisfaction

Fiscal responsibility

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

This RN Manager of Surgery role is based in Portsmouth, NH at a 240-bed acute care hospital that serves communities across New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. The facility holds ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center designations and operates a robust heart and vascular program. It is the only hospital in the area to carry both of these distinctions simultaneously.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Surgical Services Director, the Manager oversees the Clinical Coordinators and collaborates with them on departmental growth, patient satisfaction, physician relations, and fiscal responsibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing OR operations, overseeing scheduling and patient rounding, and evaluating patient outcomes. The Manager plays a hands‑on role in workforce management — interviewing and hiring personnel, conducting annual performance evaluations, implementing learning plans, and leading disciplinary processes when necessary. The position also supports the Surgical Services Director with unit budget oversight and partners with an educator on competency development. Collaboration with staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain a safe, high‑quality care environment is central to this role.

What we're looking for

• 1–3 years of RN operating room experience required; strong OR charge nurse experience will be considered
• Active New Hampshire RN license required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Schedule

Full‑time, day shift with no weekend requirements.