RN Director – Operating Room

Location: Central Massachusetts
Facility: Acute care hospital
Position Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Director
Compensation: $126,000 – $197,000 base salary, depending on experience
Benefits: Full benefits package
Relocation: Possible for an ideal candidate
Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Position Overview

A confidential acute care hospital in Central Massachusetts is seeking an experienced RN Director – Operating Room to provide leadership and operational oversight for assigned perioperative nursing areas.

This role supports the Chief Nursing Officer and senior leadership team in ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care across assigned departments. The Director will assist in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a multi-unit level, while maintaining 24/7 accountability for assigned areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven OR nursing leader with strong hospital operations experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to serve as a visible role model and advocate for professional nursing practice.

Central Massachusetts offers a strong quality of life, with access to major New England markets, historic communities, higher education, outdoor recreation, and a balanced mix of urban convenience and regional charm.

Key Responsibilities

The RN Director – Operating Room will:

• Provide leadership and support for assigned nursing and patient care services.
• Partner with the CNO and senior leadership to support quality, safety, clinical practice, and operational performance.
• Assist in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice across assigned areas.
• Maintain 24/7 accountability for assigned departments.
• Support staff competency, appropriate resource management, and high standards of patient care.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for professional nursing practice.
• Use strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to support clinical teams and hospital operations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school with a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or a BSN.
• Active Massachusetts RN license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or director.
• Hospital-based Operating Room experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and hospital operational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSN or master’s degree in a healthcare-related field.
• Prior director-level perioperative services leadership experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a hospital-based Operating Room nursing leader with progressive management experience, strong operational judgment, and the ability to lead clinical teams in a fast-paced acute care environment.

This role is best suited for someone who can balance quality, safety, staffing, clinical practice, resource management, and executive-level communication.