Director of Surgical Services

Phoenix, Arizona

CoreMedical Group Perm is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Director for a nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Eligibility: OR - Operating RoomOR CirculateOR Scrub RNSign-on bonus

Posted Aug 31 · “Progressive perioperative nursing leadership experience” from the posting

Shift and hours: 8 hours40 hours a week
Unit and setting: OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Cath Lab, and EP Lab · Hospital
License: RN licenseActive Arizona RN license or eligibility
Term: PermanentFull-Time

Do you qualify?

License: Active Arizona RN license or eligibility Check your license
Education: BSN BSN required
Experience: Progressive perioperative nursing leadership experience
Experience: Experience managing operations, staffing, quality, and financial performance
Also asks: Strong leadership and physician relationship skills

Preferred

Certification: CNOR or specialty certification CNOR or specialty certification preferred
Education: Master's degree Master's degree preferred
Experience: Acute care surgical leadership experience Acute care surgical leadership experience preferred

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Top of Phoenix staff RN payPhoenix staff RN postings that state pay run $73k/yr to $91k/yr, the middle half $73k/yr to $82k/yr, across 43 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $20,000
Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

Benefits

BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision InsuranceMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance
BenefitsRetirement Savings PlanRetirement Savings Plan
BenefitsPaid Time OffPaid Time Off
BenefitsTuition & Continuing Education AssistanceTuition & Continuing Education Assistance
BenefitsLeadership DevelopmentLeadership Development
BenefitsCareer Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Advancement Opportunities

More benefits (2)

BenefitsComprehensive Employee BenefitsComprehensive Employee Benefits
BenefitsClub CoreMed all inclusive paid trip to a tropical resortJoin the staffing agency with Club CoreMed, the best perk in the industry - an all inclusive paid trip to a tropical resort!

The role and schedule

Day to day: Lead OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Cath Lab & EP Lab operations Lead OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Cath Lab & EP Lab operations
Day to day: Mentor and develop perioperative leaders and clinical staff Mentor and develop perioperative leaders and clinical staff
Day to day: Drive quality, patient safety, and performance improvement Drive quality, patient safety, and performance improvement
Day to day: Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and budgets Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and budgets
Day to day: Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and executive leadership Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and executive leadership
Day to day: Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance
Day to day: Support strategic growth and service line development Support strategic growth and service line development
Start: ASAP Start Date: ASAP
On call: 24/7 Department Accountability 24/7 Department Accountability

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CoreMedical Group Perm is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Director for a nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room

Discipline: RN

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours

Employment Type: Staff

Director Procedural & Surgical Services | $100K-$150K + $20K Sign-On

Compensation

$100,000-$150,000 annually

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition & Continuing Education Assistance

Leadership Development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Schedule

Full-Time

Leadership Position

24/7 Department Accountability

Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Position Overview

A leading cardiovascular hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Procedural & Surgical Services to provide leadership and operational oversight for OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Cath Lab, and EP Lab services.

This role is responsible for clinical excellence, physician collaboration, employee engagement, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth across procedural and perioperative services.

Responsibilities

Lead OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Cath Lab & EP Lab operations

Mentor and develop perioperative leaders and clinical staff

Drive quality, patient safety, and performance improvement

Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and budgets

Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and executive leadership

Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance

Support strategic growth and service line development

Requirements

Active Arizona RN license or eligibility

BSN required

Progressive perioperative nursing leadership experience

Experience managing operations, staffing, quality, and financial performance

Strong leadership and physician relationship skills

Master's degree preferred

CNOR or specialty certification preferred

Acute care surgical leadership experience preferred

Why Join This Team?

Salary up to $150K

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Lead multiple high-impact procedural service lines

Specialized cardiovascular hospital environment

Significant influence on strategy and department growth

Collaborative executive and physician leadership

Excellent career advancement opportunity

Apply today to learn more about this confidential Director of Procedural & Surgical Services opportunity. CoreMedical Group is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm with 25+ years of experience connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities nationwide. Through a clinician-first approach, personalized recruiter support, and exclusive perks like Club CoreMed, we help clinicians build rewarding careers while earning recognition as a top workplace and industry leader.

CoreMedical Group Perm Job ID #1418307. Posted job title: RN

About CoreMedical Group Perm

CoreMedical Group is one of the largest healthcare staffing agencies in the country. We have jobs nationwide in travel nursing, travel allied health, interim, locum tenens, and permanent placements! Join the staffing agency with Club CoreMed, the best perk in the industry - an all inclusive paid trip to a tropical resort!

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What's around it?

In Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,582/mo
Household income: $81,332/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Phoenix, AZ

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals who want to stay central often look at Uptown and Downtown Phoenix for a quicker dash to core-city jobs, or Downtown versus resort-oriented Scottsdale if they want something more walkable than a typical Valley suburb. North of the core, Desert View (population 70,611) draws active residents toward Sonoran Preserve and Cave Creek, while huge Paradise Valley Village (population 178,245) is packed with shopping and dining, suburban rather than walkable, and generally nicer and safer east of State Route 51—do not confuse it with the separate exclusive town of Paradise Valley. Camelback East feels homier with more to do; more affordable still-safe rungs include Deer Valley, west-side Goodyear, North Gateway (safer than 87% of Phoenix neighborhoods), and North and South Mountain Village.

Nurses and young professionals who want to stay central often look at Uptown and Downtown Phoenix for a quicker dash to core-city jobs, or Downtown versus resort-oriented Scottsdale if they want something more walkable than a typical Valley suburb. North of the core, Desert View (population 70,611) draws active residents toward Sonoran Preserve and Cave Creek, while huge Paradise Valley Village (population 178,245) is packed with shopping and dining, suburban rather than walkable, and generally nicer and safer east of State Route 51—do not confuse it with the separate exclusive town of Paradise Valley.

Camelback East feels homier with more to do; more affordable still-safe rungs include Deer Valley, west-side Goodyear, North Gateway (safer than 87% of Phoenix neighborhoods), and North and South Mountain Village.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: danielleoutdoors.com

Getting aroundPhoenix is extremely spread out, so a car is treated as essential; the city is not walkable and public transportation is widely called inadequate. Traffic is one of the first cons people raise when comparing Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. Uptown and Downtown are the usual advice if you want to stay central and make a quick dash toward core jobs, while most signature hikes still sit only 20–30 minutes from downtown. West-side suburbs such as Goodyear buy nicer neighborhoods and schools at the cost of a longer daily drive.

Phoenix is extremely spread out, so a car is treated as essential; the city is not walkable and public transportation is widely called inadequate. Traffic is one of the first cons people raise when comparing Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley.

Uptown and Downtown are the usual advice if you want to stay central and make a quick dash toward core jobs, while most signature hikes still sit only 20–30 minutes from downtown. West-side suburbs such as Goodyear buy nicer neighborhoods and schools at the cost of a longer daily drive.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: danielleoutdoors.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: thehonestlocal.com

OutdoorsCamelback Mountain’s steep 2.5-mile summit hike is the iconic city-view workout; Papago Park’s Hole-in-the-Rock is the easy sunset; South Mountain Park and Preserve and Dobbins Lookout sit at Ahwatukee’s edge. The Desert Botanical Garden covers 140 acres and 4,000-plus cactus species; saguaros define the skyline, with more at Lost Dutchman State Park. Bike or paddle Tempe Town Lake (including Alberto Ríos’s six-mile granite-tile poem installation), run Sonoran Preserve, ride toward Cave Creek, float the Salt River, golf at Foothills Golf Club, visit Phoenix Zoo, or take a hot-air balloon over the Sonoran Desert. Plan trails for October–April or for dawn and dusk in summer; Sedona and Flagstaff are the standard cooler day trips.

Camelback Mountain’s steep 2.5-mile summit hike is the iconic city-view workout; Papago Park’s Hole-in-the-Rock is the easy sunset; South Mountain Park and Preserve and Dobbins Lookout sit at Ahwatukee’s edge. The Desert Botanical Garden covers 140 acres and 4,000-plus cactus species; saguaros define the skyline, with more at Lost Dutchman State Park.

Bike or paddle Tempe Town Lake (including Alberto Ríos’s six-mile granite-tile poem installation), run Sonoran Preserve, ride toward Cave Creek, float the Salt River, golf at Foothills Golf Club, visit Phoenix Zoo, or take a hot-air balloon over the Sonoran Desert. Plan trails for October–April or for dawn and dusk in summer; Sedona and Flagstaff are the standard cooler day trips.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: visitphoenix.com Source 3: danielleoutdoors.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: thehonestlocal.com

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Living in Phoenix

Phoenix, the Valley of the Sun, is a 1.6-million-person desert metro where Banner Health and Mayo Clinic sit beside saguaro parks 20–30 minutes from downtown. What is distinct is the outdoor calendar: Camelback Mountain’s 2.5-mile climb, Papago Park’s Hole-in-the-Rock, South Mountain’s Dobbins Lookout, Tempe Town Lake, and the 140-acre Desert Botanical Garden become weekend habits. Food is Sonoran—Fry Bread House, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, Barrio Café—with the Heard Museum, Musical Instrument Museum, and Phoenix Art Museum as heat-season refuges. Tradeoffs are blunt. June through September is brutal: hike at dawn, carry extra water, live indoors at midday. The city is not walkable, transit is thin, and a car plus traffic are non-negotiable. Downtown nightlife disappoints some; dust, air quality, and allergies bother others. Housing stretches from Deer Valley and Goodyear to pricier Ahwatukee Foothills and North Gateway; Paradise Valley Village east of SR 51 and Camelback East are the in-town suburban compromises. Mild January days around 68°F and 300-plus sunny days are why people stay.

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As of 2026Source 1: thehonestlocal.com Source 2: camelbackmoving.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: visitphoenix.com Source 6: danielleoutdoors.com Source 7: misadventureswithandi.com Source 8: facebook.com Source 9: reddit.com Source 10: reddit.com

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