About This Position
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
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
