Interim Manager, Cardiothoracic Surgery OR

Join a Virginia hospital as their next Interim Manager, Cardiothoracic Surgery OR!

The Position

• The Interim Manager, Cardiothoracic Surgery OR, will provide leadership for a high-volume Cardiovascular Operating Room, overseeing daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and patient flow while supporting the continued growth of the program.
• The Interim Manager will oversee approximately 75+ FTEs and will strengthen staff engagement and team performance through visible, hands-on leadership, clear expectations, and strong collaboration with surgical, anesthesia, and clinical partners.
• Improve case scheduling efficiency, on time starts, room readiness, and turnover processes, stepping in operationally when needed to support safe and efficient surgical care.
• Support workforce stabilization and recruitment efforts, addressing critical staffing needs while optimizing team structures and developing sustainable coverage across the CVOR.
• Partner with CVOR leadership and frontline teams to strengthen operational consistency, expand capacity, and maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence in a complex cardiac surgical environment.
• Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.

Requirements

• BSN is required; masters degree is strongly preferred.
• Active VA and/or compact RN license is required.
• BLS certification given through AHA or American Red Cross is required.

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $170,000 to $175,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.

The Community

• Norfolk, Virginia sits along the Chesapeake Bay, with seven miles of beaches! Visitors can enjoy strolling along sandy shores hunting for shells or getting out on the water with one of the many Harbor Cruises offering stunning views of the city.
• Travel + Leisure voted Norfolk one of Americas Favorite Places for 2016 and one of the Top 50 Places to Travel in 2017.
• The city has a thriving arts community, with new studios and galleries popping up all down the streets of the NEON Arts District.

Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith

• Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Apply now and discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
• Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
• As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
• Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
• Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.
• B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of "Doing the Right Thing."

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:

Cristina Gadaleta

Executive Recruiter

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