Title: Charge RN - Main Operating Room
Status: Full-Time (8-Hour Day Shift)
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Salary: $147,064 - $202,157
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Charge RN - Main Operating Room
A leading nonprofit healthcare system is seeking an experienced Charge Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership within a busy Main Operating Room. This full-time day shift position offers the opportunity to lead a collaborative perioperative team while delivering exceptional patient-centered surgical care.
Responsibilities- Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and coordination of Main OR operations.
- Deliver direct nursing care to surgical patients using evidence-based practices.
- Support patient flow, staffing coordination, and efficient operating room scheduling.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
- Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and role model for nursing staff.
- Promote compliance with regulatory standards, patient safety initiatives, and organizational policies.
- Assist with problem-solving, workflow management, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
Required Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Associate degree in Nursing or higher.
Preferred Qualifications- Two or more years of recent perioperative or operating room nursing experience.
- Previous Charge RN or nursing leadership experience.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Key Skills Required- Operating Room Nursing
- Clinical Leadership
- Perioperative Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Surgical Workflow Coordination
- Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
- Employee wellness resources
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Why This Location?
Santa Rosa offers an exceptional Northern California lifestyle with access to world-renowned wineries, beautiful parks, hiking and cycling trails, and the nearby Sonoma Coast. Residents enjoy excellent restaurants, local arts and cultural events, a welcoming community, and convenient access to both outdoor recreation and the San Francisco Bay Area.