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Interim Director of Surgical Services

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Jackson Healthcare

Santa Cruz, CA (In Person)

$173,828 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 5 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/28/2026

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Job Description

Kirby Bates Associates—one of the nation's premier healthcare executive search firms—is partnering with a California-based health system to identify an experienced Interim Director of Surgical Services for a high-impact leadership opportunity. This is a hands-on, visible leadership role for a proven perioperative leader who can quickly assess and optimize operations across a dynamic surgical platform. The Interim Director will provide end-to-end leadership across Surgical Services, including: Operating Room (OR) PACU Same-Day Surgery (SSU) Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Endoscopy Interventional Radiology This leader will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening team engagement, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across all procedural areas.
Requirements:
BSN required Active California RN license required (non-compact state) Progressive leadership experience in Surgical Services Experience working in a unionized environment This opportunity offers an attractive compensation package, including housing, transportation, and regular travel home. The pay rate for this position is $900 per day ($234,000 annually). Kirby Bates Associates is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all associates.
Pay:
$850.00 - $113,657.36 per day
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person