Director of Nursing (RN) – Surgical Services

YOUR HEARTLINE STAFFING CONTACT

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Chief Operating Officer | Heartline Staffing
Call/Text: 272-230-3157
Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com
Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base compensation: $104,000–$140,000/year
• Signing bonus available.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off

POSITION OVERVIEW

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) – Surgical Services in Wilson, NC.

the hiring organization

Job Location Type: In-person

Shift: Day

Commitment Bonus: $15,000

Your experience matters
At the hiring organization, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of our leadership team, you will play a vital role in advancing patient care and supporting our mission of supporting community health.

More about our team
The Perioperative Services Department includes the Operating Room (OR), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Same Day Surgery (SDS). Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care across the perioperative continuum. The Director of Perioperative Services provides leadership and operational oversight for these departments, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and physician satisfaction.

How you'll contribute A Director, Surgical Services who excels in this role:

Provides strategic and operational leadership for OR, PACU, and Same Day Surgery departments.
Ensures delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.
Develops and monitors departmental goals, budgets, productivity, and performance metrics.
Leads recruitment, retention, coaching, and development of perioperative staff.
Partners with physicians and hospital leadership to improve surgical services and patient outcomes.
Implements quality improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements.
Oversees staffing plans, scheduling, and resource utilization.
Maintains compliance with accreditation, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Serves as a leader and resource for clinical and operational excellence across surgical services.

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to meet your needs.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, and generous paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, certification support, student loan assistance, and 401(k) with company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness resources, including employee assistance programs and discount programs.
Professional Development: Leadership development, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Available for eligible full-time and part-time employees.

What we're looking for – an experienced healthcare leader with a strong background in perioperative services, operational excellence, and team development.
Applicants should possess an active RN license and meet the following qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required.
Minimum of five (5) years of Operating Room experience required.
Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required.
Current North Carolina RN License or Compact RN License required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Strong experience with budgeting, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: 5 years of Operating Room experience
• REQUIRED: 3 years of management or leadership experience
• REQUIRED: Current RN License (NC) or compact RN License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• budgeting, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• No visa sponsorships supported
• Travel not required

READY TO MOVE FORWARD?

Apply through this posting or contact Elizabeth using the links above.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Heartline Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.