Director of Operating Room RN in Albuquerque, NM

Published February 9, 2026 Location Albuquerque, New Mexico Category Surgical Services / PACU / OR Job Type Full-time State New Mexico Region Southwest Description We are searching for Director of Operating Room RN for a client hospital located in Albuquerque NM. Join a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center, and the first robotic surgery program in the state, recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation. Ideal Candidate Ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in the OR running a robotics program in a surgical environment with high (600+) surgical case load. Overview: Join our client team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery (OR) Director of Nursing in Albuquerque, NM. Why Join? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better • Thrive: They empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. • People-First: They prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. • Make Healthcare Better: They use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Responsibilities: • The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with twenty-four-hour responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization. • The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit/departments and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. • The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff. • The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement. • The nurse director is a change agent and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians. • Responsible for overall administrative, financial, and clinical activities of assigned departments. Job Requirements: • Bachelors in nursing from an accredited school of nursing is required. the applicant does not have a BSN; they must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program with a scheduled date of completion. • Master’s degree in nursing and/or related field, preferred. • Certification in a clinical specialty or nursing administration, preferred. • Current RN license or a current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • Requires strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. • Minimum of five (or 3-5) years’ clinical nursing experience, of which 3 (or 2) years must have been in a management capacity. Why This Women’s Hospital: State-of-the-art Surgical Program: Seven main ORs and two GI procedure suites Robotics Excellence: Three da Vinci XI systems with master surgeons who proctor nationally High Surgical Volume: Over 600 cases per month — the highest in the Lovelace system Comprehensive Scope: Oversight includes OR, GI, PACU, Pre-op, and Pre-admission Testing Clinic Expert Team: Roughly 100 clinical and support staff led by a collaborative manager structure Specialties: GYN, urogynecology, urology, orthopedics, and general surgery Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and leadership development support Competitive Compensation: Salary aligned with experience, plus bonus eligibility Compensation Base Salary - USD $106,392 to $146,294 Full-time Benefits - Full Relocation Assistance Available Interview Travel Reimbursed