Director, Surgical Services (RN)

Wilmington, NC Full-Time Regular $120,000.00 - $170,000.00

Nealy Pierce has exclusively partnered with a growing 200 bed non-profit community hospital in Eastern North Carolina that has served its community for over a century to recruit a transformational, experienced Director, Surgical Services (RN) to provide the strategic and visionary direction for a growing perioperative services department.

About the Director, Surgical Services (RN) Opportunity:

  • Major growth mode - the hospital is expanding with six new surgeons onboarding this summer, preparing to launch a brand new da Vinci robot, and increasing demand across its surgical specialties.
  • You’ll have a high level of autonomy and the platform to shape the OR program to directly improve patient care delivery in the region
  • Report to a collaborative, transparent CNO who will be in your corner but fully empowers her leaders to lead.
  • Provide strategic and visionary direction for the Surgical Services Department
  • The hospital has the support of a leading academic system while remaining grounded in its long-standing role as a trusted and well-supported community hospital

Qualifications for the Director, Surgical Services (RN):

  • BSN required; Master’s preferred

  • Minimum three (3) years surgical services leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting (Manager level and above)

  • Active RN License State of NC

Compensation & Benefits for the Director, Surgical Services (RN):
  • Competitive annual base salary (dependent on experience)

  • Up to 10% annual bonus based on performance

  • Up to $15k relocation assistance and temporary housing available

  • Comprehensive full benefits package including choice of Medical/Dental/Vision plans, industry leading 401k AND 457b retirement plans, short and long term disability, FSA/HSA, wellness incentives, 30 days PTO in your first year and more!

Why Join Us:

  • The Director of Surgical Services (RN) will provide the strategic direction and lead in a mission-driven, non profit environment with strong system-level support. This leader will have the ability to leave a true legacy and make a lasting impact on the quality of surgical services provided to the community.

  • Located in warm, welcoming Eastern North Carolina with the coastal beauty of Wilmington just over an hour's drive away. The region offers an affordable cost of living, friendly neighborhoods, and a pace of life that lets you truly connect with your community — while still being close enough to larger cities and the beautiful Crystal Coast.

    For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply via the link.




Contact Information

Jill Jarufe jill@np-hc.com (972) 318-9803

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