USPI Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Main Street is seeking a motivated Operating Room Charge Nurse to join our team. We have 5 OR rooms and 2 treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Bariatrics, Gastroenterology, General, GYN, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Spine, Urology, ENT, Orthopedics. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

Job Summary: As the Operating Room Charge Nurse, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the OR, ensuring the highest quality patient care, promoting team efficiency, and fostering a positive environment. You will act as a clinical resource for staff, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.

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.

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