OR Charge Nurse: Lead Surgical Ops | FT, $20K Sign-On

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Paid time off after 90 days

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking an RN Charge in the Main OR to manage board operations and daily department flow from 06:00 to 14:30, Monday through Friday. This full-time role involves supervising nursing staff, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliant, high-quality patient care within a busy surgical unit.

The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible experienced OR RNs, along with benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience in the OR required.
• RN licensure (state) required.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing and support staff; delegate tasks.
• Monitor staffing and productivity for Day shift.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate care with physicians and teams.
• Maintain clear communication across units and shifts.
• Oversee patient flow, bed assignments, and resource use.
• Perform patient and staff rounding; assess care delivery.
• Ensure safety standards and infection control compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure supplies are available and used cost-effectively.
• Support ongoing education and staff development.
• Lead infection prevention and respond to unit emergencies.

Skills

RN

OR Nursing

Charge Nurse

Staff Supervision

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking an RN Charge in the Main OR to manage board operations and daily department flow from 06:00 to 14:30, Monday through Friday. This full-time role involves supervising nursing staff, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliant, high-quality patient care within a busy surgical unit.

The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible experienced OR RNs, along with benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement