Surgery Charge Nurse | Night Shift OR Leader

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 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.