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Director of Nursing Surgical Services

American Recruiters
Santa, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

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Director of Nursing – Surgical Services | Premier Women's Hospital | Southwest Region

  • Transform Surgical Excellence at a Leading Women's Healthcare Institution
  • An exceptional opportunity awaits an accomplished perioperative nursing leader to join a prestigious women's hospital in a vibrant Southwest metropolitan area known for its stunning mountain views, 310 days of sunshine, rich cultural heritage, and thriving arts scene. This city offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable living, outdoor recreation, and a growing healthcare innovation hub.

The Opportunity:

  • Lead one of the region's most advanced surgical programs, featuring the state's first and only accredited robotic surgery program recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Surgical Review Corporation.
  • You'll oversee a high-performing team managing 600 surgical cases monthly across seven state-of-the-art ORs and two GI procedure suites.

Your Impact:

• Direct comprehensive perioperative services including OR, GI, PACU, Pre-op, and Pre-admission Testing

• Lead approximately 100 clinical and support professionals in a collaborative leadership structure

• Drive excellence across three da Vinci XI robotic systems with nationally recognized proctoring surgeons

• Partner directly with the Chief Nursing Officer to advance clinical quality and operational efficiency

• Champion innovative surgical programs across GYN, urogynecology, urology, orthopedics, and general surgery

What Sets Us Apart:

  • People-First Culture with focus on wellness and work-life balance
  • The highest surgical volume in our health system
  • Advanced technology and robotics leadership
  • Comprehensive professional development, tuition assistance, and loan forgiveness
  • Competitive compensation plus annual incentives and relocation support

Ideal Candidate:

• BSN required, MSN preferred

• 5 years OR leadership experience, preferably with robotics program management

• Current RN license (or eligibility) in the state of practice

• Proven success leading high-volume surgical environments

• Strong physician collaboration and change management skills

Join an organization where innovation meets compassion, and where your leadership will shape the future of women's surgical care. This is more than a role – it's an opportunity to make healthcare better while thriving in one of America's most livable cities.

Ready to elevate your career while enjoying year-round outdoor adventures and a rich cultural landscape?

Ina Phillip is the trusted advisor who is managing this search. Apply and reach out to Ina at iphillip@ariteam.com or 770-433-2220.


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Salary : $110,000 - $145,000

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