Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position Type: Permanent
Shift: Full-Time – Days – No Weekends
A large, nationally recognized hospital in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead a high-volume, multi-specialty surgical division.
This Level II Trauma Center is the largest acute care facility in the state and offers advanced specialty programs including adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, burn and trauma services, orthopedics, and urology. The hospital maintains a high-volume surgical program with significant emergency and transfer activity.
23 Operating Rooms
18,000+ surgical cases annually (60–80 cases per day)
~45% of surgeries originate through the Emergency Department
30+ transfers daily from outreach facilities
Oversight includes:
OR
CVOR
Anesthesia Technicians
Endoscopy
Sterile Processing (SPD)
OR Environmental Services
Leadership Scope:
3 Managers (direct reports)
167 FTEs
Reports to: VP of Surgical Services & COO
The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of overall department operations, staffing, budgeting, and strategic growth.
This executive leader fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence while driving quality improvement, financial stewardship, service excellence, and strategic expansion of surgical programs.
Implement evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and clinical outcomes
Ensure adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and legal standards
Standardize clinical practice to improve efficiency and reduce variation
Oversee equipment maintenance and compliance standards
Direct nursing practice and surgical unit operations
Optimize patient throughput and care coordination
Lead initiatives to enhance patient experience and satisfaction
Monitor performance metrics and implement strategies to elevate service excellence
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care delivery
Build and maintain a high-performing surgical leadership team
Support employee engagement, coaching, and development
Ensure appropriate staffing and talent management
Promote a culture aligned with mission, vision, and values
Partner with physicians and executive leadership to expand service lines
Identify new program development opportunities
Support outreach and transfer growth initiatives
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and expense management
Monitor productivity, labor management, and premium pay utilization
Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality
Ensure effective supply and equipment utilization
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Minimum 1+ year of recent acute care Director of Surgical Services experience (Required)
Minimum 3+ years of applicable acute care Surgical Services leadership experience (Required)
Strong operational, financial, and strategic leadership skills
Salary Range: $123,448 – $185,182 (Based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case basis
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.