Nurse Manager of Surgical Services

A Nurse Manager of Surgical Services is needed in Sanford, FL to lead OR operations at a 221-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center offering open-heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, robotic surgery, and orthopedic and spine care. Minimum 1 year of acute care recent (within the last year) OR leadership experience as a full-time Charge Nurse/Coordinator, Nursing Administrative Supervisor, or Nursing Management — Relief Charge Nurse experience does not qualify.

A Nurse Manager of Surgical Services is needed in Sanford, FL to lead OR operations at a 221-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center offering open-heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, robotic surgery, and orthopedic and spine care.

The role. The Nurse Manager of Surgical Services oversees the daily operations of the Operating Room department, including the OR, CVOR, anesthesia, and sterile processing areas. The manager directs a multidisciplinary team that includes RNs, CSTs, first assistants, schedulers, OR aides, anesthesia staff, and sterile processing technicians — responsible for scheduling, performance evaluations, hiring input, and disciplinary actions. A central focus of the role is developing collaborative relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, and both internal and external partners to keep the department running efficiently. The manager maintains compliance with JCAHO standards, oversees supply and equipment management, and drives quality improvement, fiscal stability, productivity, and patient satisfaction goals set by the Director.

What we're looking for.

• Minimum 1 year of acute care recent (within the last year) OR leadership experience as a full-time Charge Nurse/Coordinator, Nursing Administrative Supervisor, or Nursing Management — Relief Charge Nurse experience does not qualify
• Minimum 3 years RN OR experience in acute care
• (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or (RN) Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree
• CNOR preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Cour, or PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

Schedule. Days with rotating weekends.

Compensation. $38.72 - $38.72/hr plus Sign on: No Sign on Relocation assistance: Case by Case