Operating Room Charge Nurse

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Main Street is a proud member of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), a leading provider of ambulatory surgical services. Our center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a safe, efficient, and compassionate environment. We specialize in a variety of surgical procedures and are driven by a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced OR Charge Registered Nurse to join our surgical team. In this role, you will provide leadership in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, coordinating surgical team activities, and supporting optimal workflow throughout procedures. The ideal candidate combines strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and the ability to manage a fast-paced OR environment effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the OR Charge RN, overseeing daily surgical operations and ensuring smooth workflow across multiple ORs
• Provide direct patient care and act as the circulating nurse during operative procedures
• Verify patient identity, surgical site, and procedure according to safety protocols
• Prepare, position, and monitor patients throughout surgery
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to maintain an efficient and safe OR environment
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic technique and infection control standards
• Accurately document intraoperative care and any relevant charge RN observations
• Mentor and support OR staff, facilitating orientation and ongoing education
• Support a wide range of surgical specialties, including Bariatrics, Gastroenterology (Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, EGD), General Surgery, Gynecology, Ophthalmology (including Retina), Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Otology (including Cochlear Implantation), Pain Management, Spine, and Urology

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Texas
• Minimum 3–5 years of perioperative experience, preferably in a multi-specialty OR setting
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage staff assignments, workflow, and OR priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative protocols
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following (subject to employment status):

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability options.
• Flexible financial benefits, including FSAs and HSAs.
• 401(k) with access to retirement planning.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that lead to better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and supports the contributions of each individual. An inclusive culture makes us stronger and better able to serve the needs of our patients and physicians.

• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative protocols
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead and mentor staff, supporting education and competency development
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Proficiency with electronic health records and OR documentation systems

• Minimum 3–5 years of perioperative nursing experience, preferably in multi-specialty ORs
• Proven charge nurse experience: managing staff assignments, workflow, and OR coordination
• Exposure to various surgical specialties to support diverse procedural needs