Cardiovascular Operating Room Director

TexasNursingServices

Asheville, NC, United States permanent

Posted: January 7, 2026

Job Description

Employment Type, Schedule, Pay

Full-Time | Days | Administrative Schedule

No Weekends

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $127,000 – $160,000 annually

• Annual Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5%

• Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Overview

The Cardiovascular Operating Room Director provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a dedicated cardiovascular surgical services department within a high-volume acute care environment. This role holds full accountability for nursing practice, operational performance, financial outcomes, and patient safety across a specialized CVOR service line. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a standalone cardiovascular operating unit with a focused scope on cardiac surgical excellence, evidence-based practice, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for cardiovascular operating room operations, nursing practice, and service line performance

• Establish and execute departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy and quality objectives

• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and resource utilization for the CVOR service line

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards

• Promote and integrate evidence-based practice, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives

• Foster a professional practice environment through relationship-centered leadership

• Utilize clinical, operational, human resource, and financial data to support informed decision-making

• Lead talent development, engagement, and succession planning within the department

Required

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

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Minimum of three years of progressive nursing leadership experience

• Demonstrated experience in cardiovascular or open-heart surgical services

• Proficiency with standard business and clinical software applications

Preferred

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience

• National Nursing Leadership Certification (required within one year of hire if not already obtained)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary

• Performance-based annual incentive program

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (case-by-case)

• Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off offerings

• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

Ideal For

This role is ideal for an experienced cardiovascular nursing leader with a strong background in open-heart surgery who is seeking full operational ownership of a specialized CVOR program. Candidates who excel in high-acuity environments, value data-driven leadership, and are motivated to lead focused surgical teams will thrive in this position.

Keywords / Hashtags

Cardiovascular Operating Room Director, CVOR Director, Cardiac Surgery Leadership, Perioperative Nursing Leadership, Acute Care Executive Nursing, Open Heart Surgery Leadership

#CVORDirector #CardiacSurgeryLeadership #PerioperativeLeadership #NursingExecutive #HealthcareLeadership #AshevilleNC

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