Charge Nurse Surgery

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

Job summary

UCHealth in Colorado 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, and ensure safety, infection control, and regulatory standards while mentoring nurses. This role promotes a collaborative, patient-first culture and partners with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality surgical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and lead the OR nursing team on nights.
• Oversee shift operations and assign staff.
• Support surgeons and anesthesiologists and ensure 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.

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.