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RN Director - Surgical Services

Framingham, MA 01702

Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Healthcare Job Number: 8969 Pay Rate: 120,000

Job Description


RN Director – Surgical Services

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Location: Framingham, MA
Salary Range: $125,000 – $183,000 (based on experience)


Position Summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced RN Director – Surgical Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for surgical services within an acute-care hospital setting. This role supports the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care across assigned surgical units.

The RN Director will assume 24/7 operational accountability for assigned departments, oversee clinical and administrative functions, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, patient safety initiatives, and organizational goals.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and operational support to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for nursing and designated patient care services

  • Assist in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice across multiple surgical units

  • Maintain 24/7 accountability for assigned surgical services and clinical operations

  • Ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered nursing care

  • Promote staff competency, professional development, and clinical excellence

  • Manage staffing, budgeting, and resource utilization to support patient care operations

  • Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and regulatory compliance

  • Serve as a role model and advocate for professional nursing practice

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership to optimize surgical services performance

  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational and patient care goals


Required Qualifications

Education (One of the following is required):

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g., Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences), OR

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital setting

    • Experience must be at the manager or director level

    • Must demonstrate increasing responsibility (not limited to charge nurse duties)

  • Minimum of 3 years of hospital-based Operating Room (OR) experience

Licensure & Certification:

  • Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Massachusetts

    • Compact licenses are not accepted

    • Relocation candidates must be willing to obtain MA licensure

  • Current CPR certification


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field


Work Environment

  • Hospital-based leadership role

  • Requires flexibility to support 24/7 operational responsibility

  • Fast-paced, high-acuity surgical services environment


Why Join Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects experienced healthcare leaders with impactful opportunities nationwide. This role offers the chance to lead surgical services at a senior level, influence clinical outcomes, and contribute to organizational excellence within a collaborative healthcare environment.

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