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Interim Director of Nursing, Surgical Services

Jackson Healthcare
Sacramento, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

Kirby Bates Associates—one of the nation’s premier healthcare executive search firms is partnering with a California-based health system to identify an experienced Interim Director of Surgical Services for a high-impact leadership opportunity.

This role oversees the quality and effectiveness of perioperative and surgical services care system-wide, collaborating with leaders to set goals, drive standardization, and reduce clinical variation.

The position monitors patient outcomes, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads system-wide compliance initiatives. Additionally, the role identifies opportunities for improvement, implements strategies with local teams, and serves as a subject matter expert by staying current with clinical program innovations.

Requirements:

  • BSN required, master’s degree in a health care related field required
  • Active California RN license required (non-compact state)
  • Progressive leadership experience in Surgical Services
  • Experience working in a unionized environment

This opportunity offers an attractive compensation package, including housing, transportation, and regular travel home.

The pay rate for this position is $900 per day ($234,000 annually).

Kirby Bates Associates is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all associates

Pay: $850.00 - $900.00 per day

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $234,000

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