Interim Director, Surgical Services

An Alaska medical centre is seeking an interim Director of Surgical Services to provide nursing and operational leadership across a broad perioperative portfolio. The portfolio spans Pre-Op, Ambulatory Surgery, Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Pain Services, and Sterile Processing. The director will oversee clinical performance, staffing, resource allocation, and financial outcomes in a high-volume surgical setting, while partnering with physician leaders and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen service delivery and advance strategic initiatives across the perioperative continuum.

The role requires championing patient safety, evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, and professional nursing standards. The successful candidate will also develop frontline leaders through coaching, succession planning, and workforce retention programmes. A Bachelor's degree, active Alaska RN licence, and a minimum of five years of relevant healthcare leadership experience are required. Candidates must be available to commence within two to three weeks of acceptance.

• Lead clinical and operational performance across a high-volume perioperative environment, ensuring safe and efficient patient-centred care
• Optimise staffing, workflows, resource allocation, and financial performance across the Surgical Services portfolio
• Partner with physician leaders and interdisciplinary stakeholders to strengthen surgical operations and support service development
• Champion quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and professional nursing standards across all perioperative units
• Develop and engage leaders and frontline teams through coaching, professional development, and succession planning
• Drive workforce well-being, retention, and sustained performance through clear expectations and shared governance initiatives

• Bachelor's degree required
• Active Alaska (AK) RN licence required
• Minimum five years of relevant healthcare leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience across perioperative services including OR, PACU, and Sterile Processing
• Ability to commence the role within two to three weeks of acceptance
• Strong skills in financial management, regulatory compliance, and clinical quality improvement

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions, operating through B.E. Smith, places interim and permanent leaders across healthcare organisations in the United States. The business focuses on matching experienced clinicians and executives with facilities seeking rapid operational improvement and sustained leadership in complex care environments.