Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
RN Manager – Operating Room
Location: Portland, Oregon Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift | Approximately 50 Hours/Week
Lead Surgical Excellence. Inspire Teams. Make an Impact.
Are you an experienced nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dynamic RN Manager – Operating Room to lead a large, high-performing surgical services team in Portland, Oregon.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong clinical leader to oversee approximately 160 caregivers, including six Associate Nurse Managers and a Surgical Services Supervisor, while driving operational excellence, patient safety, staff development, and exceptional surgical care.
The ideal candidate brings recent frontline nursing management experience, a solid Operating Room or procedural nursing background, and the ability to lead a complex surgical department in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the Operating Room.
Oversee staffing, daily operations, resource utilization, and departmental performance.
Coach, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and clinical staff.
Drive patient safety, quality improvement, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to improve surgical outcomes.
Promote accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
Optimize workflows and support complex surgical services, including robotic-assisted procedures.
Provide hands-on leadership and operational support as departmental needs evolve.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
Active Oregon RN license upon hire.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Recent first-line nursing management experience.
At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of RN experience in an acute-care Operating Room, Surgical Services, or procedural setting.
Progressive nursing leadership experience.
At least 1 year of RN Manager experience.
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
Proven ability to lead large teams, manage complex operations, and support a high-volume surgical environment.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Leadership at scale: Guide a team of approximately 160 caregivers.
Career advancement: Take on a significant leadership role in surgical services.
Meaningful impact: Influence patient safety, clinical quality, staff engagement, and operational performance.
Collaborative environment: Partner with experienced clinical leaders and multidisciplinary surgical teams.
Ready to lead a high-performing Operating Room team and make a lasting impact on surgical care?
Apply today to explore this full-time nursing leadership opportunity in Portland, Oregon!
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