Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Director

TexasNursingServices

Asheville, NC, United States permanent

Posted: September 5, 2025

Job Description

Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Director – Asheville, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Days, No Weekends (Administrative Hours)

Compensation: $127,000 – $160,000/year + Incentive Bonus up to 17.5%

Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance: Available, case by case

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiovascular Operating Room Director (CVOR) to oversee cardiac surgical services at a Magnet®-designated hospital consistently ranked among America’s 50 Best. This is a unique leadership role managing a dedicated CVOR program, separate from the main OR, with six surgical suites (including one hybrid room) and a team of 36 FTEs. The CVOR Director will drive quality outcomes, operational excellence, and growth in one of the busiest surgical hospitals in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 leadership and accountability for the CVOR program.

• Establish service line goals aligned with hospital strategic initiatives.

• Oversee staffing, on-call scheduling, and resource allocation for CVOR operations.

• Direct financial management, budgets, and capital planning.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards.

• Foster a professional practice environment with relationship-centered leadership.

• Mentor staff, support career development, and promote engagement and retention.

• Partner with physicians, anesthesiology, and senior leadership to advance cardiac surgical services.

• Support innovation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Required

• Master’s Degree in Nursing OR BSN with MBA, MHA, or related healthcare graduate degree

• Active RN license in North Carolina or eNLC Compact state

• BLS certification

• National Nursing Leadership Certification (within 1 year of hire or by signed commitment)

• Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience

• Open heart experience (required)

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and hospital-based IT systems

Preferred

• MSN

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $127,000 – $160,000/year

• Incentive bonus up to 17.5%

• Sign-on bonus available (case by case)

• Relocation assistance available (case by case)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development opportunities

• Paid time off, family leave, and wellness resources

Ideal For

This role is best suited for a nurse leader with open heart experience and CVOR leadership expertise who thrives in a high-volume, high-acuity cardiac program. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong communicator, and proven leader passionate about advancing surgical services.

Lead a dedicated CVOR program with six surgical suites, including a hybrid room. Competitive salary, incentive bonus, and relocation support available.

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