Charge Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $56-73 per hour

Charge Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $56-73 per hour at Community Medical Centers summary:

The Charge Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room at Community Medical Centers in Fresno, CA, oversees surgical staff and patient care, ensuring smooth coordination between physicians, patients, and clinical teams. This role involves managing patient flow, staff assignments, and maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory standards in the surgical department. Candidates require a valid RN license, Basic Life Support certification, and at least two years of relevant experience with leadership responsibilities.

Community Medical Centers is seeking a OR - Operating Room Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Fresno, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview: *All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

Humanity, Excellence, Ingenuity, Duty; we stand for these values at Community. Consistently recognized for excellence in patient and employee care, we are the region’s largest healthcare provider and private employer. We exist to better the lives of all those we serve by offering customers access through our hospitals, our health insurance, or our physician offices – all under one home that is Community Health System.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here.

Responsibilities: The Surgical and Procedural (S&P) Services - Charge Nurse for Community Health System (CHS) has daily oversight and supportive resourcing of the clinical staff and the management of patient care. They serve as the primary liaison for an assigned care area with physicians, staff, patients, and families. They are responsible for coordinating patient flow and staff assignments and the oversight of patient safety, quality, and regulatory activities within the surgical and procedural area. Qualifications:

Experience

• 2 years experience as a staff RN in the area of assignment or demonstrated competency

• 6 months experience as a Relief Charge RN or in a team leadership role required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN – Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required

• BLS – Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

• Certifications as required for the unit

Disclaimers:

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Community Medical Centers Job ID #2025-46409. Posted job title: Charge RN, Surgery

Keywords:

Charge Nurse, Operating Room, Registered Nurse, Surgical Nursing, Patient Care Coordination, Staff Management, Healthcare, Nursing Leadership, Community Medical Centers, Patient Safety