Cardiovascular Operating Room Director

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room Director for a permanent leadership opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina.

The Cardiovascular Operating Room Director is responsible for directing cardiovascular surgical services operations, programs, and activities in alignment with the facility’s strategic plan. This role retains full accountability for clinical, operational, human resource, and financial performance while promoting evidence-based practice, research integration, and a strong professional nursing practice model.

This position provides dedicated leadership for the Cardiovascular Operating Room, which operates independently from the main Operating Room both physically and operationally. The Director will oversee a highly specialized CVOR program consisting of six operating rooms, including five traditional CVOR suites and one hybrid room. This role allows focused leadership exclusively on cardiac surgical services and open-heart programs.

The Director establishes service line goals, oversees financial management, and directs departmental operations to ensure optimal patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient experiences. Responsibilities include fostering a professional practice environment, promoting relationship-centered leadership, and participating in leadership development initiatives.

This is a full-time, day-shift administrative leadership role with no weekends required. Compensation is salaried and based on experience, with eligibility for incentive bonus, sign-on, and relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Pay Type: Salary

Minimum: $127,000

Maximum: $160,000

Required Education:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing OR BSN with MBA, MHA, or related healthcare degree

• National Nursing Leadership Certification required within one year of accepting the role or by signed commitment letter

Preferred Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Licensure:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive nursing leadership experience required

• Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience preferred

• Open Heart surgical experience REQUIRED to be considered

• Proficiency with computer systems including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and intranet platforms

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.