Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room Director of Nursing

Elios Talent

Charlotte, North Carolina

Eligibility: Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing

Posted Aug 14

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: OR, Pre-Op, PACU · Ambulatory Surgery
License: RN licenseActive *RN license*
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Active *RN license*
Certification: BLS required (or ability to obtain)
Certification: ACLS required (or ability to obtain)
Experience: Perioperative nursing experience (*OR, Pre-Op, PACU*)
Experience: Leadership experience in surgical services (Manager, Supervisor, Director)
Also asks: Strong *orthopedic surgery background*

Preferred

Education: BSN preferred Preferred: BSN preferred
Experience: *ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center)* experience Preferred: *ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center)* experience
Experience: Prior *Director of Nursing / Nurse Manager* experience Preferred: Prior *Director of Nursing / Nurse Manager* experience

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Against similar roles: Top of Charlotte staff RN payCharlotte staff RN postings that state pay run $74k/yr to $86k/yr, the middle half $79k/yr to $79k/yr, across 107 postings.

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Ambulatory Surgery Center Director of Nursing

Job description

Director of Nursing (RN) – Orthopedic Surgery Center Charlotte Area, NC

Outpatient orthopedic surgery center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Director of Nursing to lead perioperative services and clinical operations. Ideal candidate has strong orthopedic surgery experience and background in ambulatory surgery / ASC or perioperative leadership.

Key Highlights

Full-time nursing leadership / Director of Nursing* role
Day schedule, no nights, no call*
Leadership over OR, Pre-Op, PACU*

Outpatient orthopedic surgical setting
Competitive compensation + benefits

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations of Operating Room, Pre-Op, PACU*
Oversee perioperative nursing staff and clinical workflows*
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards*
Drive quality improvement, infection prevention, and risk management*

Partner with surgeons, administrators, and clinical teams
Recruit, train, and develop nursing staff
Monitor staffing, productivity, and clinical outcomes

Requirements

Active RN license*
Perioperative nursing experience (OR, Pre-Op, PACU*)
Strong orthopedic surgery background*

Leadership experience in surgical services (Manager, Supervisor, Director)
BLS required (or ability to obtain)
ACLS required (or ability to obtain)

Preferred

ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center)* experience Prior Director of Nursing / Nurse Manager* experience

BSN preferred

Pay: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,612/mo
Household income: $82,068/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Charlotte, NC

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals cluster in South End for apartments, townhomes, breweries, restaurants, and the LYNX light rail into Uptown, and in Dilworth for Craftsman bungalows, front porches, Freedom Park, and light-rail access. Hospital-adjacent in-town options include Myers Park (tree-lined historic streets, premium pricing, quick Uptown and hospital access) and Elizabeth (near downtown, colleges, and hospitals; median home about $438,960). University City is the north academic/medical hub, with diverse food, light rail, UNC Charlotte, and Atrium Health University. SouthPark and Ballantyne are the South Charlotte convenience play—Ballantyne West’s median was about $340,389 with Ballantyne Corporate Park jobs, shopping, and parks—while Myers Park’s family-guide median was about $859,125. More reachable price points include Providence Crossing (about $319,100) and East Charlotte’s Idlewild Farm area; lake and suburb alternatives include Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson on Lake Norman, plus Matthews, Waxhaw, Weddington, and Fort Mill, SC.

Young professionals cluster in South End for apartments, townhomes, breweries, restaurants, and the LYNX light rail into Uptown, and in Dilworth for Craftsman bungalows, front porches, Freedom Park, and light-rail access. Hospital-adjacent in-town options include Myers Park (tree-lined historic streets, premium pricing, quick Uptown and hospital access) and Elizabeth (near downtown, colleges, and hospitals; median home about $438,960).

University City is the north academic/medical hub, with diverse food, light rail, UNC Charlotte, and Atrium Health University. SouthPark and Ballantyne are the South Charlotte convenience play—Ballantyne West’s median was about $340,389 with Ballantyne Corporate Park jobs, shopping, and parks—while Myers Park’s family-guide median was about $859,125. More reachable price points include Providence Crossing (about $319,100) and East Charlotte’s Idlewild Farm area; lake and suburb alternatives include Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson on Lake Norman, plus Matthews, Waxhaw, Weddington, and Fort Mill, SC.

Sources

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

Getting aroundThink in minutes: Myers Park or Dilworth to Uptown is often 5–15 minutes, while Ballantyne or Huntersville is more like 25–35 minutes in normal traffic. University City lines up with UNC Charlotte, Atrium Health University, and north-side business parks; Highland Creek and nearby Lake Norman neighborhoods are used for that corridor. The LYNX light rail was built first through South Charlotte and South End into Uptown, Dilworth also has rail access, and Uptown inside the I-277 beltway is the walkable core where residents can park and walk, with buses and easy rideshares. Beyond that spine the metro is car-dependent, with limited walkability and public transit, and a 2026 guide cites about 64 hours lost per commuter yearly. Steele Creek, The Palisades, Belmont, and Lake Wylie stay closer to CLT if you fly often.

Think in minutes: Myers Park or Dilworth to Uptown is often 5–15 minutes, while Ballantyne or Huntersville is more like 25–35 minutes in normal traffic. University City lines up with UNC Charlotte, Atrium Health University, and north-side business parks; Highland Creek and nearby Lake Norman neighborhoods are used for that corridor.

The LYNX light rail was built first through South Charlotte and South End into Uptown, Dilworth also has rail access, and Uptown inside the I-277 beltway is the walkable core where residents can park and walk, with buses and easy rideshares. Beyond that spine the metro is car-dependent, with limited walkability and public transit, and a 2026 guide cites about 64 hours lost per commuter yearly.

Steele Creek, The Palisades, Belmont, and Lake Wylie stay closer to CLT if you fly often.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: housesincharlotte.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: extraspace.com

OutdoorsLittle Sugar Creek Greenway is a staple for biking, walking, and river views; Dilworth’s Freedom Park and citywide neighborhood greenways are part of ordinary evenings. Uptown’s Romare Bearden Park hosts free concerts and events; First Ward Park, McGill Rose Garden, and Elon Park (playground, disc golf, picnics) fill in-town weekends, with Ballantyne’s Backyard and Ballantyne Country Club adding south-side golf, swim, and live music. Lake Norman towns—Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville—and Lake Wylie communities including Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Indian Land, and Steele Creek/The Palisades supply marinas, waterfront parks, and summer lake beaches. Farther out: Crowders Mountain, Historic Latta Plantation & Nature Preserve, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, Daniel Stowe’s Canal Gardens, plus weekend range to the Blue Ridge Mountains or Carolina beaches.

Little Sugar Creek Greenway is a staple for biking, walking, and river views; Dilworth’s Freedom Park and citywide neighborhood greenways are part of ordinary evenings. Uptown’s Romare Bearden Park hosts free concerts and events; First Ward Park, McGill Rose Garden, and Elon Park (playground, disc golf, picnics) fill in-town weekends, with Ballantyne’s Backyard and Ballantyne Country Club adding south-side golf, swim, and live music.

Lake Norman towns—Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville—and Lake Wylie communities including Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Indian Land, and Steele Creek/The Palisades supply marinas, waterfront parks, and summer lake beaches. Farther out: Crowders Mountain, Historic Latta Plantation & Nature Preserve, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, Daniel Stowe’s Canal Gardens, plus weekend range to the Blue Ridge Mountains or Carolina beaches.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: housesincharlotte.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: charlottesgotalot.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: facebook.com

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Living in Charlotte

Charlotte is a banking-and-healthcare metro with a Southern daily pace: coffee in Dilworth or South End, a hospital or Uptown shift, then a greenway or patio. Nurses often choose Myers Park or Elizabeth for hospital-adjacent historic streets, University City for Atrium Health University and light rail, or South End for LYNX, apartments, and walkable nights. Ballantyne and SouthPark swap a 25-35 minute Uptown drive for newer homes and Ardrey Kell-area schools; Fort Mill and Union County are the larger-lot, school-driven suburbs. August 2026 listings sat near $429,000 and July rents near $1,377 as towers filled, while Myers Park medians approached $859,000. Off-shift life is specific: Little Sugar Creek Greenway, Freedom Park, Romare Bearden Park concerts, Optimist Hall, NoDa's Goodyear House, Panthers and Hornets, Lake Norman beaches, mountains about 90 minutes out. Tradeoffs are car dependence, about 64 hours a year in traffic, warm-season mosquitoes, common HOAs, and a culture scene some still call thin. Crime fell in 2026 but varies by block, so match the neighborhood to the hospital first.

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As of 2026Source 1: housesincharlotte.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: thehonestlocal.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: facebook.com Source 7: thelocalpalate.com Source 8: reddit.com

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