Cardiovascular Operating Room Director

Company: Texas Nursing Services
Location: Asheville
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description Employment Type, Schedule, Pay Full-Time | Days | Administrative Schedule No Weekends Compensation: Salary Range: $127,000 – $160,000 annually Annual Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5% Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case Job Description Overview The Cardiovascular Operating Room Director provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a dedicated cardiovascular surgical services department within a high-volume acute care environment. This role holds full accountability for nursing practice, operational performance, financial outcomes, and patient safety across a specialized CVOR service line. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a standalone cardiovascular operating unit with a focused scope on cardiac surgical excellence, evidence-based practice, and team development. Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and accountability for cardiovascular operating room operations, nursing practice, and service line performance Establish and execute departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy and quality objectives Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and resource utilization for the CVOR service line Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards Promote and integrate evidence-based practice, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives Foster a professional practice environment through relationship-centered leadership Utilize clinical, operational, human resource, and financial data to support informed decision-making Lead talent development, engagement, and succession planning within the department Qualifications Required Master’s degree in Nursing or BSN with MBA, MHA, or related healthcare graduate degree Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Minimum of three years of progressive nursing leadership experience Demonstrated experience in cardiovascular or open-heart surgical services Proficiency with standard business and clinical software applications Preferred Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Five or more years of progressive leadership experience National Nursing Leadership Certification (required within one year of hire if not already obtained) Additional Information Compensation & Benefits Competitive executive-level salary Performance-based annual incentive program Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (case-by-case) Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off offerings Professional development and leadership growth opportunities Ideal For This role is ideal for an experienced cardiovascular nursing leader with a strong background in open-heart surgery who is seeking full operational ownership of a specialized CVOR program. Candidates who excel in high-acuity environments, value data-driven leadership, and are motivated to lead focused surgical teams will thrive in this position. Keywords / Hashtags Cardiovascular Operating Room Director, CVOR Director, Cardiac Surgery Leadership, Perioperative Nursing Leadership, Acute Care Executive Nursing, Open Heart Surgery Leadership CVORDirector CardiacSurgeryLeadership PerioperativeLeadership NursingExecutive HealthcareLeadership AshevilleNC

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