Nurse Manager of Surgical Services

Nurse Manager of Surgical Services – Arlington, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Mixed Shifts | Rotating Weekends

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $84,843 – $127,275 (based on experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

• Relocation Assistance: Available (case-by-case)

Overview

A large acute care hospital in Arlington, Texas is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager of Surgical Services to provide operational and clinical leadership within a high-volume operating room environment.

This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative nursing care while supporting staff development, fiscal accountability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee professional nursing practice within the Operating Room

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate perioperative nursing care for surgical patients

• Collaborate with surgical education leadership to support onboarding, training, and ongoing staff development

• Conduct department-specific needs assessments and implement education and competency programs

• Develop and maintain departmental goals, performance metrics, and quality improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, clinical policies, and professional practice guidelines

• Maintain fiscal responsibility, including labor management and participation in operating and capital budget planning

• Serve as liaison between surgical services, administration, medical staff, and ancillary departments

• Complete performance evaluations and provide coaching and corrective action as needed

• Participate in hospital leadership and management team meetings

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care Operating Room leadership experience

• Minimum 5 years of RN staff-level Operating Room experience

• Active Texas RN license or compact RN license

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

• Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)

Preferred:

• CNOR certification

• Strong clinical background in perioperative nursing and surgical services

Scope of Responsibility

• Oversight of a 14-bed Operating Room

• Leadership of approximately 60 FTEs

• Reports directly to the Director of Surgical Services

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with experience-based progression

• $15,000 sign-on bonus

• Relocation assistance (as applicable)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and paid family leave

• Tuition assistance, certification support, and professional development programs

• Employee wellness, counseling, and financial planning resources

Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location.

Ideal For

• OR Nurse Leaders ready to step into a management role

• Surgical Services RNs with strong clinical and team leadership experience

• Candidates seeking growth in perioperative leadership within an acute care setting

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