Surgical Directions LLC
Hiring organization · Based in Chicago, IL
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What the day-to-day looks like
Benefits
Surgical Directions offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); short-term and long-term disability; an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness; a complimentary Calm app subscription; employee discounts through LifeMart; competitive compensation with bonuses and merit increases; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; paid time off starting at 18 days (increasing over time); 13 paid holidays plus a floating holiday; and a hybrid travel and remote work environment.
The city
Living in Chicago, IL
Chicago delivers big-city energy with lakefront charm along Lake Michigan, world-class medical centers, and neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Wicker Park that blend dining, culture, and community. Nurses relocating here will find a metro area rich in career opportunity, transit access, and Midwestern character.
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- Metro price level · Chicago area
- 4% above the national average
- BEA index 103.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,440/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $77,902/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
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Who they are
Surgical Directions LLC is the nation's premier clinician-driven perioperative consulting, technology, and workforce solutions organization, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
More about Surgical Directions LLC
Founded over 25 years ago, the company has served more than 500+ healthcare clients and specializes in transforming surgical and procedural care through consulting, predictive data analytics, and interim workforce solutions. Their team is composed of highly experienced physicians, nurses, and business consultants who leverage a peer-to-peer triad model to build credibility and break down silos in healthcare organizations. For nursing professionals, Surgical Directions offers interim and consulting roles rather than traditional staff nursing positions. The company recruits experienced RNs for interim leadership positions, including Interim Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Manager roles, which are structured as 1099 independent contractor positions. These roles involve overseeing daily clinical and operational functions of ORs at client facilities, including regulatory compliance, patient safety, staffing coordination, and physician relations. Nurses working here are typically seasoned professionals who bring deep perioperative expertise to client engagements. The company positions itself as 'The Healthcare Consulting Employer of Choice,' emphasizing a collaborative approach to process improvement and a positive, team-oriented work environment. Work arrangements include hybrid travel and remote work, reflecting the consulting nature of the business. Surgical Directions is committed to professional development and provides a comprehensive benefits package for its team members.
Surgical Directions' mission is 'to improve our partner and patients' lives.' The organization values collaboration, peer-to-peer expertise, clinician-driven solutions, and a team-oriented approach to process improvement. They emphasize shaping culture as healthcare leaders and are committed to being the employer of choice for experienced healthcare consulting professionals.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Glassdoor review pages for Surgical Directions were blocked by security systems, preventing access to any numeric ratings, review counts, or employee feedback content.
The good
- Hybrid travel and remote work environment offering flexibility
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off starting at 18 days for new employees, plus 13 paid holidays and a floating holiday
- Commitment to professional development for team members
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture using a clinician-driven peer-to-peer triad model
- Employee wellness resources including complimentary Calm app subscription and Employee Assistance Program
The hard parts
- RN Operating Room Manager role is structured as a 1099 independent contractor position, which may lack traditional employment security and benefits
- Consulting and interim work requires significant travel to client sites, which may involve extended periods away from home
- Roles require highly experienced perioperative professionals, limiting opportunities for early-career nurses
- Employee review content on Glassdoor and Indeed was inaccessible, reducing transparency into current employee sentiment
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 16, 2026
- Website
- surgicaldirections.com ↗
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