Registered Nurse - OR Manager

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*Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Surgery Center* *Location: Orange County, CA* *Pay: $125K-150K* *Full-Time | Immediate Need* *Schedule is M-F* *About the Role* A busy multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center is seeking an experienced OR Manager (RN) to oversee perioperative operations and lead a high-performing surgical services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical leader with extensive hands-on, multi-specialty OR experience—particularly in orthopedics and total joints—and the ability to step in clinically as needed. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality patient care, operational efficiency, and team development. The OR Manager will oversee daily surgical operations, staff performance, patient safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and clinical quality improvement efforts within a fast-paced outpatient environment. *Manager must also be capable of stepping in clinically as needed. * *Key Responsibilities* * Oversee daily operations of the Operating Room and surgical services department * Supervise OR staff including RNs, Surgical Techs, LVNs, and support staff * Coordinate surgical scheduling, staffing assignments, and case flow * Ensure compliance with AORN standards, infection prevention protocols, and regulatory requirements * Maintain high standards for patient safety, sterile technique, and perioperative care * Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and leadership teams to optimize workflow and outcomes * Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor OR performance metrics * Assist with budgeting, supply utilization, preference cards, and operational efficiency * Respond to intraoperative emergencies and provide clinical leadership when needed *Required Qualifications* * Active Registered Nurse (RN) license * Minimum 4 years of multi-specialty OR circulating experience required * Minimum 2 years of OR leadership or management experience required * Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and surgical operations * Current BLS certification required * Current ACLS certification required (or obtained within 90 days) * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment *Preferred Experience* * Ambulatory surgery center or hospital surgical services experience strongly preferred * Experience overseeing orthopedic, spine, and multi-specialty surgical services preferred * Strong background in quality improvement, staff leadership, and operational management * Experience with budgeting, staffing, and supply/case cost management preferred *About the Opportunity* This is a well-established multi-specialty outpatient surgery center offering a collaborative leadership environment focused on patient safety, clinical excellence, and operational efficiency. The organization values strong leadership, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Experience: * Ambulatory surgery center or hospital: 1 year (Preferred) * clinical management or leadership: 2 years (Required) * multi-specialty OR circulating: 4 years (Required) * orthopedics and total joints OR: 4 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * CA RN (Required) Work Location: In person