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Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Open Heart CVOR to lead daily operations, supervise RN and support staff, and ensure efficient patient flow in a high‑acuity environment.
The role requires 2+ years RN, 3+ years CVOR, Florida RN licensure, and certifications (BLS, ACLS); CNOR preferred. You will plan schedules, delegate care, and maintain safety and quality standards.
Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Duration: Ongoing 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Staff
Supervises staff registered nurse, and other staff members. Plans work for efficiency and manages productivity of staff in day-to-day operations. Manages daily schedule staffing and call schedule. Sets priorities and delegates patient care functions so that work is equitably assigned based on competency and ability of others. Inclusive of age specific competency. Assumes responsibility for care of patients assigned closely supervises assists and/or cares for the surgical patient. Reports pertinent information to staff members, physicians, and Director. Reviews daily patient assignments, communicates with Director and recommends changes as needed. Assigns and supervises extra duty assignments to see that they are completed i.e., ensure stock orders are competed per materials management schedule; all logs are completed daily. Assigns meal and break times. Identifies and implements changes related to physical capacity, distribution of supplies and/or work performance that enhances staff efficiency and safety. Supervises staff member quality and quantity of work performed and recommended changes as needed. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Associate's Degree NursingLicense/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact StateRegistered NurseCertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association or American Red CrossNIHSSCNOR preferred
At least 2 years Registered Nurse (RN) experience requiredMinimum 3+ years CVOR experience required
Tampa General Hospital Job ID #2600026U. Posted job title: Charge Nurse - Open Heart
Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with approximately 15,000 team members and providers, is one of the region’s largest employers.Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay byU.S. News & World Reportfor 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as “High Performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.