Perioperative Charge Nurse – Weekdays, Lead the Team

United Surgical Partners International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

USPI North Houston Endoscopy & Surgery, operated by United Surgical Partners International, is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead our perioperative nursing team in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. This full-time RN role emphasizes leadership, patient flow coordination, and high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have TX RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, 1–3 years of ambulatory or PreOp/PACU experience, and GI/endoscopy exposure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in Texas.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or willingness to obtain on hire.
• 1–3 years of clinical nursing experience preferred, especially in Pre-Op, PACU, or ambulatory surgery.
• GI/endoscopy experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care in a high-acuity outpatient setting.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support nursing staff in PreOp, OR, and PACU to ensure safe, efficient patient care.
• Oversee daily clinical operations, including staffing, patient assignments, and workflow coordination.
• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and monitor vital signs.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff for coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, anesthesia, and post-operative care.
• Support quality assurance, infection control, and patient safety initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

BLS/ACLS certification

GI/endoscopy experience

Current TX RN license

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Ambulatory surgery experience

Clinical nursing

Education

RN license (TX)

Nursing degree

Job description

USPI North Houston Endoscopy & Surgery, operated by United Surgical Partners International, is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead our perioperative nursing team in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. This full-time RN role emphasizes leadership, patient flow coordination, and high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have TX RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, 1–3 years of ambulatory or PreOp/PACU experience, and GI/endoscopy exposure.