Nurse Manager – Operating Room (Surgery) | Houston, TX | Monday–Friday

Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday
Specialty: Surgical Services / Operating Room
Position Type: Permanent Leadership Opportunity

Take the Next Step in Your OR Leadership Career!

LeaderStat is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Operating Room for a leading women's and children's hospital in Houston, TX.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced OR Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Nurse Manager ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

You'll oversee a team of approximately 45 FTEs across 6 operating room suites, supporting a surgical department specializing in pediatric, women's health, and general surgery.

Position Highlights:

  • Monday–Friday, day shift schedule

  • Leadership oversight of 45 FTEs

  • 6 operating room suites

  • Surgical case mix: 85% pediatric and 15% general surgery

  • 420+ bed acute care hospital

  • Reports directly to the OR Director

  • Opportunity for an experienced OR Charge Nurse to advance into management

  • Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily OR operations, staffing, scheduling, and workflow to ensure safe, efficient surgical services.

  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of approximately 45 surgical services employees.

  • Monitor clinical performance, patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize surgical efficiency.

  • Identify opportunities to improve OR throughput, productivity, patient satisfaction, and staff engagement.

  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, evidence-based practices, and accreditation standards.

  • Promote a positive, accountable team culture focused on high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

  • Bachelor's degree required

  • Current BLS certification

  • Minimum 3 years of OR circulating experience

  • Recent OR circulating experience within the past 12 months is required

  • Experience in an acute care hospital OR or surgery center

  • Current OR Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Manager experience, or demonstrated readiness to transition from a Charge Nurse role into management

  • Strong knowledge of operating room procedures, surgical workflows, patient safety, and nursing standards

Important: Recent, hands-on OR circulating experience is a must. Candidates with leadership experience but without recent OR circulating experience will not meet the requirements.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Competitive retirement benefits with 401(k) employer matching

  • Paid time off and family leave benefits

  • Tuition assistance, student loan support, and continuing education opportunities

  • Employee stock purchase program

  • Fertility, family-building, and adoption assistance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Employee wellness and assistance programs

  • Career advancement opportunities within a large healthcare network

Ready to Lead an OR Team in Houston?

If you're an experienced OR Circulator with charge nurse or management experience and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to connect.

Apply today or contact David with LeaderStat to learn more about this opportunity.

Know someone who might be a great fit? LeaderStat offers a $500 referral bonus if your referral is hired!

Additional Information:
This is a permanent, full-time RN position offering competitive compensation and benefits. With a focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients, these roles allow RNs to make a direct, lasting impact on patient outcomes and the overall healthcare experience.