Surgery Manager

Taphealthcare; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Healthcare Solutions seeks an experienced Surgery Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for the surgical services team in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. This senior role targets a nursing professional with extensive management background in surgery who can lead teams, coordinate department operations, and uphold high standards of care.

Relocation to Muscle Shoals within 30 days is required for non-local candidates; compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending

Qualifications

• Active Alabama RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS or PALS certification as applicable.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in healthcare.
• Minimum 2–3 years in Surgery.
• Ability to relocate to Muscle Shoals within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for surgical services.
• Lead teams, coordinate department operations, and ensure high standards of care.
• Oversee staff performance, patient safety, and quality of care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Surgical leadership

Staff management

Clinical coordination

Education

RN license (Alabama)

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Surgery Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for surgical services in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. This senior-level opportunity is designed for an accomplished nursing professional with substantial management experience and a strong background in surgery who is prepared to lead teams, coordinate department operations, and support consistently high standards of surgical care.

The Surgery Manager will combine hands‑on knowledge of the surgical environment with proven management capabilities to support staff performance, patient safety, clinical quality, and efficient department operations. Candidates must be prepared to relocate to Muscle Shoals, Alabama within 30 days if not already within the area.

Required Qualifications

• Current Alabama State Board of Nursing RN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• ACLS and/or PALS certification, as applicable
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience demonstrating management skills
• Minimum 2–3 years of Surgery experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage clinical teams within a healthcare environment
• Must be able and willing to relocate to Muscle Shoals, Alabama within 30 days

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous management or leadership experience within Surgical Services or the Operating Room
• Experience overseeing surgical staff, workflows, and daily department operations
• Strong understanding of surgical patient safety, quality standards, and clinical practices
• Demonstrated staff‑development and performance‑management abilities
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced nursing leader with a strong surgical background who brings both the clinical knowledge and management experience necessary to lead a surgical services team effectively. They should have at least 2–3 years of direct Surgery experience along with a minimum of five years of professional experience in which meaningful management skills have been demonstrated.

The strongest candidate will be comfortable balancing staff leadership, clinical priorities, operational demands, and patient‑safety expectations while remaining closely connected to the day‑to‑day needs of the surgical department. Candidates outside the area must also be prepared to relocate within the required 30‑day timeframe.

Compensation

$100,000 – $120,000 annually

Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's surgical leadership experience, management background, additional clinical expertise, certifications, qualifications, and overall alignment with the position.

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

At Tap Healthcare Solutions, we recognize that moving into or advancing within surgical leadership requires an opportunity that values both your clinical background and your ability to lead people effectively. This position offers an experienced surgical professional the opportunity to apply those strengths at the management level while directly influencing team performance, department operations, and the quality of surgical care.

Our team will support you throughout the hiring process with clear communication and a candidate‑focused approach. We'll help ensure the opportunity aligns with your surgical experience, leadership background, compensation expectations, relocation plans, and long‑term career goals, so you're pursuing a position that represents a meaningful next step in healthcare leadership.