Charge RN - Main Operating Room

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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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.