Nurse Manager of Surgical Services

Nurse Manager – Surgical Services

Location: Dallas, Texas (On‑site)
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: $50–$60/hr
Sign‑On Bonus: $15,000
Schedule: Full‑time leadership role with flexibility to support perioperative operations

Join a high-performing clinical team with our client, a major regional acute care hospital and a trusted healthcare provider for the South Arlington community.

This is an opportunity to lead surgical services within a Level II trauma and comprehensive specialty care environment
, supporting diverse surgical programs including cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, and general surgery. The hospital is known for its commitment to clinical quality, physician partnership, and patient-centered care across its service lines.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day‑to‑day Surgical Services operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality perioperative patient care.
• Manage OR workflow, case flow, and resource allocation to maintain on‑time starts and smooth surgical throughput.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, quality, infection prevention, and safety standards within Surgical Services.
• Maintain accountability for equipment readiness, sterile processing needs, and perioperative supply availability.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, evaluate, and support perioperative RNs, OR techs, supervisors, sterile processing teams, and anesthesia support staff.
• Develop staffing plans based on surgical volume, acuity, and specialty needs (including cardiovascular, spine, and hybrid ORs).
• Support ongoing training, professional development, and competency validation for Surgical Services staff.

Patient Care Oversight

• Ensure safe, high‑quality, age‑appropriate surgical care delivered in compliance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams to support optimal perioperative outcomes.
• Address escalated patient/family concerns with professionalism and clarity.

Administrative & Quality Leadership

• Manage Surgical Services budget, staffing models, and productivity targets.
• Lead perioperative quality initiatives, performance improvement, and patient satisfaction programs.
• Monitor quality metrics, regulatory readiness, clinical documentation, and process improvement efforts.

• Minimum 5 years of recent, relevant acute care clinical experience
• Minimum 3 + years of Recent (Within the last year) Acute Care Leadership Experience in Surgical Services (Manager) (Required)
• BSN Required
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multistate Compact License
  • Compact license holders must obtain a Texas license within 60 days of hire (Required)
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience circulating or scrubbing in the OR preferred.
• CNOR certification preferred (or ability to obtain within one year).
• Experience in cardiovascular, spine, or hybrid OR environments strongly valued.
• Strong knowledge of OR workflow, staffing models, surgical scheduling, and perioperative financial management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $50–$60 per hour
• Sign‑On Bonus: $15,000
• Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support
• PTO, parental leave, wellness resources, and employee support programs

This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to lead within a respected, well‑resourced hospital where your leadership can shape outcomes, culture, and future growth. If you're ready for that next‑level challenge, apply now!