RN Manager - Operating Room

RN Manager, Operating Room

Location: Northwest Oregon | Full-Time | Relocation Assistance Available

The Opportunity

We are looking for an operating room leader for a Magnet-recognized tertiary medical center that anchors one of the Pacific Northwest's premier surgical programs. The department runs more than 20 operating suites and performs over 12,000 adult inpatient and outpatient cases a year, with a strong focus on robotic-assisted surgery and complex cancer resection and reconstruction. Compensation is competitive and negotiable based on experience.

The Role

• Lead a team of about 160 caregivers, including six associate nurse managers and a surgical services supervisor
• Own the clinical and operational performance of the operating room
• Partner with surgeons and perioperative leaders across a broad mix of specialties, including general, bariatric, gynecologic, urologic, colorectal, orthopedic, neurosurgical, vascular, thoracic, ENT and plastic surgery
• Support one of the region's highest-volume robotic surgery programs, running multiple da Vinci platforms
• Drive quality, operational and patient experience outcomes at a regional referral center serving patients from across the Northwest
• Build a culture of excellence, collaboration and patient-centered care
• Exempt leadership role, typically Monday through Friday days, averaging about 50 hours a week

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• Oregon Registered Nurse license by your start date
• BLS from the American Heart Association by your start date
• Recent first-line management experience
• Three years of clinical experience

Preferred

• Five or more years of RN experience in surgical services or a procedural area
• Progressive leadership responsibilities
• Current CNOR
• Master's degree in nursing or a related field

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, negotiable based on experience
• Full benefits
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• A Magnet nursing culture where nurses have a strong voice in practice decisions
• Leading-edge surgical technology and the chance to shape one of the region's top surgical programs

Why Northwest Oregon

The region pairs a vibrant metro area with the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, the Oregon coast and wine country, all within an easy drive. It is a place where a demanding leadership role and a full life outside work fit together.

About the Organization

A mission-driven, not-for-profit health system with deep roots in the communities it serves. This medical center is one of the system's tertiary flagships, known for cancer care, neurosciences, cardiovascular services, surgical care, women's services and critical care, with long-standing Magnet recognition.