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Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room Director of Nursing

Charlotte, North Carolina

$100k–$145k/yr

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Posted Aug 14, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $100k–$145k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Base pay
$100k–$145k/yr
Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
* Day schedule, *no nights, no call*

About this role

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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

Skills for this role

Perioperative CareOR ExperiencePACU ExperienceOrthopedic SurgeryPatient SafetyInfection PreventionRisk ManagementQuality ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceClinical Outcomes

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • RN License
  • Outpatient surgery experience
  • Clinical staff performance evaluation
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • PACU experience
  • Nursing department supervision
  • Nursing
  • Hospital patient safety
  • Surgery

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You are weighing Elios Talent in Port Charlotte, Florida. What we can say plainly is narrow: an ER-side posting from them points to ongoing opportunities for skill development and professional growth, and the work sits in a compact-license state with…

What reviewers appreciate

  • ER posting cites ongoing opportunities for skill development and professional growth
  • Florida is a compact-license state
  • No state income tax in Florida

What reviewers flag

  • No beach access in Port Charlotte
  • Flood-zone drawbacks tied to the area
  • No usable pay data published in our postings yet
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Living in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte blends Southern charm with big-city energy, anchored by a bustling Uptown core and leafy enclaves like Plaza Midwood. Home to major healthcare systems including Atrium Health, it offers growing opportunities for nurses in a metro that keeps expanding without losing its laid-back Carolina character.

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Metro price level · Charlotte area
97.3
3% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,612/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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Operating Room is a first-year unit lane. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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