Perioperative Charge Nurse — Weekdays Only (Lead Team)

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life/AD&D coverage

Disability options

FSAs/HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

USPI Spicewood Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse (RN) to lead our perioperative nursing team in a fast-paced outpatient setting in Austin, TX. You will oversee patient flow, coordinate staffing, and provide direct nursing care as needed.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with surgical and anesthesia teams, and commitment to patient safety. Weekdays only, with some early mornings or evenings as schedule dictates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in Texas.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or willingness to obtain on hire.
• 1–3 years of clinical nursing experience preferred, PreOp/PACU/ambulatory surgery.
• GI/endoscopy experience is a plus.
• Proven leadership and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support nursing staff in PreOp, OR, and PACU.
• Oversee daily clinical operations, staffing, and workflow coordination.
• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care per policies and procedures.
• Perform patient assessments, administer meds, monitor vitals.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, and surgical teams for quality care.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, anesthesia, and postop care.
• Support quality assurance, infection control, and patient safety initiatives.
• Serve as clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff.

Skills

RN license (TX)

BLS/ACLS

Leadership

Perioperative nursing

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN education

Job description

USPI Spicewood Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse (RN) to lead our perioperative nursing team in a fast-paced outpatient setting in Austin, TX. You will oversee patient flow, coordinate staffing, and provide direct nursing care as needed.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with surgical and anesthesia teams, and commitment to patient safety. Weekdays only, with some early mornings or evenings as schedule dictates.