Charge Nurse Surgery

UCHealth; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

• Coordinate patient care as Charge Nurse for Surgery (Nights).
• Lead the OR nursing team and oversee shift operations.
• Assign staff and support surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Ensure adherence to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Mentor nurses and support staff development.
• Promote collaborative, patient-first culture across disciplines.
• 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.