Manager of Surgical Services (RN)
Full-Time | Day Shift | Hospital-Based | Central Coast, California
Manager of Surgical Services – Lead a High-Performing OR Team
Are you an experienced Operating Room RN ready to take the next step into surgical services leadership?
We are partnering with a hospital on California’s Central Coast to hire a Manager of Surgical Services (RN) to oversee day-to-day operating room and perioperative services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned circulating RN who has taken on charge, lead, or supervisory responsibilities and is ready for greater ownership of staffing, operations, quality, workflow, and team development.
You’ll work closely with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration while having a direct impact on how the surgical services department operates.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, day shift
- 8-hour shifts
- Hospital-based position
- Leadership role with significant departmental responsibility
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional growth opportunities
- No rotating night schedule
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of the operating room and perioperative services department
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, assignments, and department workflow
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to surgical services staff
- Hire, orient, train, and evaluate department employees
- Maintain high standards for patient safety, quality, and clinical practice
- Monitor department performance and implement process improvements
- Support regulatory, accreditation, and compliance requirements
- Develop and maintain department policies and procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing leadership, and hospital administration
- Participate in budgeting, equipment planning, and resource management
- Address operational challenges and promote efficient patient flow
- Build a positive, accountable, and team-oriented department culture
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded perioperative RN with strong circulating experience and demonstrated leadership ability.
This is a general OR management position, so we’re looking for someone who understands the full operation of a surgical services department and has experience working across a variety of surgical procedures.
You may be a great fit if you have progressed from circulating RN → charge nurse/lead → supervisor or manager and are ready to take the next step in your career.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent required
- Active California RN license
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS – American Heart Association
- 5+ years of RN experience
- 2+ years of circulating OR experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage staff, priorities, and department operations
Preferred Qualifications
- CNOR certification
- Previous PACU experience
- Prior supervisory or management experience in perioperative services
- Experience with quality improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with hospital regulatory and accreditation standards
- Experience with staffing, budgeting, and equipment planning
Why This Opportunity?
Lead, don't just supervise.
Have a meaningful voice in staffing, workflow, clinical standards, and department development.
Work a day-shift leadership schedule.
Enjoy a consistent schedule without a rotating night schedule.
Make an impact in a hospital environment.
A smaller hospital setting provides the opportunity to work closely with leadership and make decisions that directly affect your team and patients.
Live on California's Central Coast.
Enjoy access to beautiful coastal communities, outdoor recreation, and an exceptional California lifestyle.
Competitive compensation.
Earn $63.43–$84.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Operating Room RN, Perioperative RN, OR Charge Nurse, OR Supervisor, or Surgical Services Leader looking for your next career opportunity, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed today. A recruiter will contact qualified candidates to provide additional details about the hospital, location, compensation, and opportunity.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: Remote
