Surgery Charge RN

About the Role

As our Charge RN (Perioperative), you will serve as a vital clinical subject matter expert and behavioral role model within our Operating Room team at Mercy Hospital-Council Bluffs. You will be instrumental in advancing the CommonSpirit Health mission by leading the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-centered nursing care. In this leadership capacity, you will foster a culture of professional excellence, mentor nursing staff, and facilitate process improvements that drive positive clinical outcomes and exceptional patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift operations by coordinating daily work plans, managing staffing schedules, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards through patient and environmental rounding
• Balance fiscal management duties—such as monitoring supply usage and payroll—with hands-on clinical leadership
• Facilitate ongoing problem-solving, conduct on-the-job training, and act as a central point of communication to ensure the team is supported, highly trained, and prepared to deliver superior surgical care
• Bridge the gap between management and clinical practice, ensuring all team members adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards in the Operating Room

Requirements

• Graduate of RN Program
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) certification
• ACLS within 5 months

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, conflict resolution, and delegation skills
• Ability to effectively manage complex workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled communicator capable of bridging the gap between management and clinical practice

Pay

$36.94 - $53.56 /hour