Job Description
Company Description
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Director – Asheville, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Days, No Weekends (Administrative Hours)
Compensation: $127,000 – $160,000/year + Incentive Bonus up to 17.5%
Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance: Available, case by case
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiovascular Operating Room Director (CVOR) to oversee cardiac surgical services at a Magnet®-designated hospital consistently ranked among America’s 50 Best. This is a unique leadership role managing a dedicated CVOR program, separate from the main OR, with six surgical suites (including one hybrid room) and a team of 36 FTEs. The CVOR Director will drive quality outcomes, operational excellence, and growth in one of the busiest surgical hospitals in North Carolina.
Responsibilities
Provide 24/7 leadership and accountability for the CVOR program.
Establish service line goals aligned with hospital strategic initiatives.
Oversee staffing, on-call scheduling, and resource allocation for CVOR operations.
Direct financial management, budgets, and capital planning.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
Foster a professional practice environment with relationship-centered leadership.
Mentor staff, support career development, and promote engagement and retention.
Partner with physicians, anesthesiology, and senior leadership to advance cardiac surgical services.
Support innovation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Required
Master’s Degree in Nursing OR BSN with MBA, MHA, or related healthcare graduate degree
Active RN license in North Carolina or eNLC Compact state
BLS certification
National Nursing Leadership Certification (within 1 year of hire or by signed commitment)
Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience
Open heart experience (required)
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and hospital-based IT systems
Preferred
MSN
5+ years of progressive leadership experience
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $127,000 – $160,000/year
Incentive bonus up to 17.5%
Sign-on bonus available (case by case)
Relocation assistance available (case by case)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement and leadership development opportunities
Paid time off, family leave, and wellness resources
Ideal For
This role is best suited for a nurse leader with open heart experience and CVOR leadership expertise who thrives in a high-volume, high-acuity cardiac program. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong communicator, and proven leader passionate about advancing surgical services.
Lead a dedicated CVOR program with six surgical suites, including a hybrid room. Competitive salary, incentive bonus, and relocation support available.
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