RN Manager - Operating Room

Title: RN Manager - Operating Room
Status: Full-Time | On-Site
Location: Portland, Oregon
Relocation: Assistance available for qualified candidates
Salary: Salary to be discussed by Bryant Staffing Solutions Recruiter
Bonus: $10,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires, subject to eligibility requirements
Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced RN Manager - Operating Room for a leadership opportunity at a nationally recognized healthcare organization in Portland, Oregon.

This position offers the opportunity to oversee a high-volume surgical department featuring 21 operating suites, advanced robotic-assisted technology, and a broad range of complex surgical specialties.

The selected candidate will lead approximately 160 clinical team members, supported by six Associate Nurse Managers and a Surgical Services Supervisor. The ideal candidate will bring strong perioperative nursing expertise, proven management experience, and the ability to lead a large multidisciplinary team while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily clinical and operational activities across the operating room department.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance oversight for approximately 160 surgical services personnel.
• Partner with Associate Nurse Managers and supervisory staff to maintain effective department operations.
• Oversee staffing, resource utilization, workflow efficiency, and clinical performance.
• Promote patient safety, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Develop and implement initiatives that improve surgical efficiency, patient outcomes, and staff engagement.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support advanced surgical programs, including robotic-assisted and complex specialty procedures.
• Manage departmental performance expectations and contribute to organizational quality improvement initiatives.
• Foster professional development, accountability, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture.

Surgical Services Environment

The department performs more than 12,500 inpatient and outpatient adult surgical procedures annually, supporting specialties such as:

• General, bariatric, and colorectal surgery
• Orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures
• Gynecologic and urologic surgery
• Vascular and endovascular surgery
• Thoracic and hepatobiliary procedures
• ENT, oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Plastic and podiatric surgery
• Complex oncologic surgery and reconstruction

The surgical program also incorporates advanced robotic technology, including da Vinci SP, Xi, and DV5 platforms.

Work Schedule

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, primarily daytime hours
• Expected Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week
• Employment Classification: Full-time, exempt
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Flexibility: Hours may vary depending on departmental and operational requirements.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

Candidates should be comfortable managing a demanding leadership schedule within a busy surgical environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Active Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Minimum three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Recent first-line nursing mana