Charge Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $34 per hour

Tampa General Hospital; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking an OR - Operating Room Charge Nurse (RN) in Crystal River, Florida. The role supervises staff RNs and other team members, plans daily work, and ensures efficient schedules and patient care activities across the operating room.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Nursing, current RN license, and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications; at least 2 years RN experience in a surgical setting is expected. This is a staff, 36-hour weekly, 12-hour day shift position.

Qualifications

• Supervises staff RNs and other staff, planning workflows.
• Manages daily schedules and call coverage.
• Delegates patient care based on competency and ability.
• Implements changes to improve efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plans work for efficiency and manages productivity of staff in day-to-day operations.
• Manages daily schedule staffing and call scheduling.
• Assigns and supervises tasks to ensure stock orders and logs are completed daily.
• Communicates with Director and recommends changes as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Nursing leadership

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a OR - Operating Room Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Crystal River, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• 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.

Education

• Associate's Degree Nursing

License/Registration

Issued by Florida or Compact State

• Registered Nurse

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS

Work Experience

• At least 2 years Registered Nurse (RN) experience required

Tampa General Hospital Job ID #26000403. Posted job title: Charge Nurse - Surgical Prep.

About Tampa General Hospital

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 by U.S. News & World Report for 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.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Pet insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health savings account
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs