Cardiovascular Operating Room Director
Texas Nursing Services
Asheville, NC
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Asheville, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Schedule: Administrative Hours | No Weekends
Salary Range: $127,000 – $160,000/year
Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5%
Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case
Overview
A leading regional surgical center in the Asheville area is seeking a highly skilled Cardiovascular Operating Room Director to oversee a dedicated CVOR program. This leadership role supports a multi-room surgical suite with a specialized focus on open-heart and advanced cardiovascular procedures.
This opportunity provides the ability to lead a team exclusively focused on cardiac surgery within a structured, high-volume surgical environment. The CVOR includes six operating rooms—five traditional and one hybrid—supported by a team of 36 FTEs, dedicated on-call resources, and strong organizational backing for surgical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Establish department goals aligned with organizational strategy and cardiovascular service-line growth.
- Oversee operational, financial, and clinical performance across the CVOR.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards.
- Provide leadership that supports a professional practice environment and fosters nursing excellence.
- Integrate evidence-based practice into clinical workflows, staffing models, and patient care delivery.
- Utilize financial, HR, and quality data to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
- Promote relationship-centered leadership and maintain strong engagement with interdisciplinary partners.
- Support development, training, and mentorship of CVOR staff and emerging leaders.
- Ensure optimal patient outcomes without harm, waste, or inefficiency.
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s Degree in Nursing OR BSN with MBA, MHA, or related graduate degree.
- Active RN license and current BLS.
- National Nursing Leadership Certification (within 1 year of hire).
- Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with EMR, spreadsheets, and communication systems.
- Open-heart surgical experience required.
- MSN
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience
- Experience leading high-volume cardiovascular surgical programs
Unit Details
- 6 CVOR suites (5 traditional + 1 hybrid)
- Dedicated on-call and late-call teams
- Approximately 36 full-time employees
- CVOR operates independently from the main OR (physically and operationally)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and incentive bonus structure
- Case-by-case relocation and sign-on eligibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off, family leave, and disability coverage
- Tuition assistance and professional development support
- Wellness, counseling, and employee resource programs
- Benefits may vary by location.
Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for a cardiovascular perioperative leader with strong operational expertise, open-heart surgical knowledge, and a leadership style grounded in collaboration, coaching, and team development. Candidates who excel in data-driven decision- making and strategic service-line growth will be highly successful in this position.
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