Charge Nurse Surgery

UCHealth; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth in Centennial, CO is seeking a Charge Nurse for Surgery (Nights) to coordinate patient care and lead the OR nursing team in a fast-paced academic medical setting.

You will oversee shift operations, assign staff, support surgeons and anesthesiologists, ensure safety and infection control, mentor nurses, and promote a patient-first culture while directing patient flow and documenting care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and lead the OR nursing team in a fast-paced academic medical setting.
• Oversee shift operations and assign staff to support surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Ensure adherence to safety, infection control and regulatory standards.
• Mentor nurses, support staff development and promote a patient-first culture.
• Manage patient flow, respond to emergencies, and communicate with families.
• Document care accurately and partner with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality surgical outcomes.

Job description

UCHealth is seeking a Charge Nurse for Surgery (Nights) to coordinate patient care and lead the OR nursing team in a fast-paced, academic medical setting. This role oversees shift operations, assigns staff, supports surgeons and anesthesiologists, and ensures adherence to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards. The Charge Nurse mentors nurses, supports staff development, and promotes a collaborative, patient-first culture. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, responding to emergencies, communicating with families, documenting care accurately, and partnering with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality surgical outcomes.