Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Director

Job Description

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

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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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