Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Bartlett, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical

Location:

Bartlett, TN

Agency:  Ambition 24

Hours

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information:  Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration:  7 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
RN Director of Surgical Services

Location:

Bartlett, Tennessee, United States

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Days
Leadership Level:  Director
Relocation Assistance:  Possible for ideal candidate
Benefits:  Comprehensive benefits package
Interview Travel:  Reimbursed

Position Overview  The RN Director of Surgical Services provides strategic and operational leadership for hospital-based Surgical Services, with direct oversight of the  Operating Room (OR) and Cardiovascular Services . This role partners closely with senior nursing leadership (CNO or Administrative Director) to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care across assigned service lines.
The Director holds  24/7 accountability  for clinical operations, staffing, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance within a multi-unit environment. This position plays a critical role in advancing nursing practice, staff development, and operational excellence in an acute care hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities      Provide executive-level leadership for Surgical Services, including OR and Cardiovascular departments

Support senior nursing leadership in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice across multiple units

Ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards

Maintain 24/7 accountability for assigned departments, including operational readiness and clinical escalation

Lead staffing, scheduling, and resource management to support efficient patient care delivery

Oversee clinical competency, performance management, and professional development of nursing staff

Serve as a role model and advocate for professional nursing practice

Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, PACU, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

Drive process improvement, operational efficiency, and change initiatives within Surgical Services

Perform additional leadership and administrative duties as required

Required Qualifications   Experience
Registered Nurse with progressive clinical experience

Minimum  2 years of hospital-based nursing leadership experience  at the  manager or director level

Demonstrated experience within  OR and/or Surgical Services  environments

Education
Associate Degree in Nursing with a  Bachelor   s degree in a healthcare-related field , or

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure & Certifications
Active, unrestricted  RN license  in the state of practice

BLS  certification (required upon hire)

Ability to obtain required certifications within specified time frames, including  ACLS, CPI, PALS, and NRP , as applicable to departmental oversight

Preferred Qualifications      Bachelor   s or  Master   s degree in Nursing

Experience overseeing both  Operating Room and Cardiovascular Services

Strong background in hospital operations, quality initiatives, and staff development

Key Skills & Competencies      Surgical Services and hospital operations leadership

OR and Cardiovascular Services oversight

Multi-unit nursing management with 24/7 accountability

Clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance

Workforce planning, staffing optimization, and resource management

Interdisciplinary collaboration and executive communication

Staff coaching, performance management, and succession planning

Process improvement and change management in acute care settings

Work Schedule       Day shift, full-time

Leadership role with  on-call and after-hours availability  as required