Nurse Manager of Surgical Services
Job Description
A Nurse Manager of Surgical Services is needed in Sanford, FL to lead OR operations at a 221-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center offering open-heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, robotic surgery, and orthopedic and spine care.
The role. The Nurse Manager of Surgical Services oversees the daily operations of the Operating Room department, including the OR, CVOR, anesthesia, and sterile processing areas. The manager directs a multidisciplinary team that includes RNs, CSTs, first assistants, schedulers, OR aides, anesthesia staff, and sterile processing technicians — responsible for scheduling, performance evaluations, hiring input, and disciplinary actions. A central focus of the role is developing collaborative relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, and both internal and external partners to keep the department running efficiently. The manager maintains compliance with JCAHO standards, oversees supply and equipment management, and drives quality improvement, fiscal stability, productivity, and patient satisfaction goals set by the Director.
What we're looking for.
- Minimum 1 year of acute care recent (within the last year) OR leadership experience as a full-time Charge Nurse/Coordinator, Nursing Administrative Supervisor, or Nursing Management — Relief Charge Nurse experience does not qualify
- Minimum 3 years RN OR experience in acute care
- (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or (RN) Registered Nurse
- Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree
- CNOR preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Cour, or PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
Schedule. Days with rotating weekends.
Compensation. $38.72 - $38.72/hr plus Sign on: No Sign on Relocation assistance: Case by Case
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.