Nursing Director Surgical Services
Wheeler Staffing Partners
Barlett, TN
Nursing Director Surgical Services
Location: Bartlett, TN
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Schedule: MondayFriday | Director-level role with 24/7 departmental responsibility
Salary Range: $130,000$155,000 annually (based on experience)
Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
Relocation Assistance: Available based on distance
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is recruiting for a Nursing Director Surgical Services to lead and support both Operating Room (OR) and Cardiovascular Services within an acute care hospital environment. This leadership role partners closely with senior nursing leadership to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective patient care across multiple units.
The Nursing Director assumes 24/7 accountability for assigned departments and plays a critical role in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice while ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for Surgical Services, including the Operating Room and Cardiovascular Services
Support senior nursing leadership in overseeing patient care delivery and clinical outcomes
Ensure high standards of nursing practice, patient safety, and quality care
Lead, mentor, and develop clinical leadership and nursing staff
Promote staff competency, professional development, and engagement
Manage staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation effectively
Serve as a role model and advocate for professional nursing practice
Collaborate across departments to support hospital-wide initiatives
Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Education
Associate degree from an accredited nursing program and a bachelors degree in a healthcare-related field or
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Licensure & Certifications
Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
Relocation candidates must be willing to obtain Tennessee RN licensure
BLS certification (required upon hire)
ACLS certification (required within 3 months of hire for applicable nursing areas)
Additional certifications (CPI, PALS, NRP) required within 3 months of hire based on assigned departments
Experience
Acute care hospital nursing experience required
Operating Room experience required
Minimum of 2 years of progressive leadership or management experience in a hospital setting (manager, charge nurse, or similar role)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Nursing
Cardiovascular Services and/or Cardiac Cath Lab experience
Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects experienced healthcare leaders with impactful opportunities nationwide. Our recruiting team provides personalized support, transparent communication, and access to leadership roles that align with your career goals. From interview preparation to relocation support, we are committed to advocating for your success every step of the way.
About the Company
Wheeler Staffing Partners
Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!