Operating Room Charge Nurse (RN) – Day Shift | Up to $20,000 Sign‑On Bonus

About the role

RN Charge in the Main OR working full‑time mornings to run the board and facilitate daily department operations from 06:00‑14:30, five 8‑hour shifts Monday‑Friday, with no call required. Located at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Eligible experienced OR RNs may receive a $20,000 sign‑on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Act as RN Charge/CNL in the OR, accommodating surgeons and scheduling.
• Monitor staffing and help maintain productivity compliance during the day shift.
• Oversee assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care; ensure care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Supervise and support nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities.
• Evaluate staff performance, providing feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensure effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitor patient flow, manage bed assignments, and optimize resource utilization.
• Conduct employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitor adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies; address non‑compliance promptly.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Ensure necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost‑effective resource management.
• Facilitate ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff; meet training needs.
• Lead infection prevention efforts: conduct audits, educate staff, ensure adherence to hand hygiene, sterilization, and PPE protocols.
• Respond to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular and reliable attendance; comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• 1‑2 years of clinical nursing experience in the operating room.
• Current RN licensure (state licensure and/or compact state licensure).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interdisciplinary team coordination.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency with hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including BCBS health insurance with several plan options.
• Discounted healthcare services when using Northwest Healthcare facilities and providers (or other CHS in‑network).
• Flexible scheduling.
• 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Up to $20,000 for student loan payments.
• Retirement plan (401k) with partial match.
• Paid time off (PTO) available after 90 days of employment.
• Sick time (EIB) available after 6 months of employment.
• Additional offerings: accident insurance, pet insurance, legal plans, and more.

Pay

Eligible experienced OR RNs may receive a $20,000 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

Full‑time mornings: 06:00‑14:30, five 8‑hour shifts Monday‑Friday, no call required.