Director of Operating Room RN

Published
January 28, 2026
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Job Type
State
New Mexico
Region
Southwest

Description

Hello,

Hope this email finds you well. We are searching for Director of Operating Room RN for a client hospital located in Albuquerque NM.

Join a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center, and the first robotic surgery program in the state, recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

 

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in the OR running a robotics program in a surgical environment with high (600+) surgical case load.

 

Overview:

Join our client team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery (OR) Director of Nursing in Albuquerque, NM.

 

Why Join?

 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive: They empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: They prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: They use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

 

Responsibilities:

  • The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with twenty-four-hour responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.
  • The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit/departments and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
  • The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff.
  • The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement.
  • The nurse director is a change agent and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians.
  • Responsible for overall administrative, financial, and clinical activities of assigned departments.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelors in nursing from an accredited school of nursing is required. the applicant does not have a BSN; they must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program with a scheduled date of completion.

 

  • Master’s degree in nursing and/or related field, preferred.

 

  • Certification in a clinical specialty or nursing administration, preferred.

 

  • Current RN license or a current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • Requires strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

 

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Minimum of five (or 3-5) years’ clinical nursing experience, of which 3 (or 2) years must have been in a management capacity.

 

Why This Women’s Hospital:

 

State-of-the-art Surgical Program: Seven main ORs and two GI procedure suites

Robotics Excellence: Three da Vinci XI systems with master surgeons who proctor nationally

High Surgical Volume: Over 600 cases per month — the highest in the Lovelace system

Comprehensive Scope: Oversight includes OR, GI, PACU, Pre-op, and Pre-admission Testing Clinic

Expert Team: Roughly 100 clinical and support staff led by a collaborative manager structure

Specialties: GYN, urogynecology, urology, orthopedics, and general surgery

Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and leadership development support

Competitive Compensation: Salary aligned with experience, plus bonus eligibility

 

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $106,392 to $146,294

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available

Interview Travel Reimbursed

 

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