Charge Nurse - Main​/Surgery

Charge Nurse
- Surgery/Main OR

Full Time Day Shift
- Tri Health Bethesda North Hospital - $5k Sign-On Bonus!

Location:

10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• Full Time Days - (72-80 hours bi-weekly)
• Call is every 4th weekend (either Saturday or Sunday)
• Two holiday shifts per year
• Six week scheduling period with 3-4 nights of call during that time frame

Join a surgical team where excellence thrives and your skills are truly valued. Our high‑volume Operating Room is home to surgeons who want to be here, supported by a busy and dynamic environment with a full range of specialties—including urology, gynecology, vascular, heavy neuro, orthopedics, ENT, plastics, eyes, and a leading robotic surgery program. With 20 state-of-the-art OR suites (17 ORs, 2 hybrids, and a dedicated cysto room) and an average of 35–40 cases per day, you will experience exceptional clinical variety and continuous growth.

We offer outstanding on call opportunities with competitive incentives and fully cover advanced certifications such as CNOR and ACLS, reinforcing our commitment to your professional development. Here, you’ll be part of a highly supportive team culture that values your expertise, prioritizes work‑life balance, and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse physician partnerships.
• Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision‑making skills in a fast‑moving OR setting.
• Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence‑based nursing care across diverse patient populations.
• Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification.
• A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses.

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options—this role offers career growth opportunities. OR nurses receive a $11/hour in call pay plus time and a half when called in (paid for a minimum of 3 hours no matter what).

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Bonus Opportunity:

This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month commitment (external qualified candidates only).

Job Requirements:

• Associate's Degree
  - Nursing (Required)
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant OR/Surgery RN experience (Required)
• Previous Charge Nurse experience preferred
• Registered Nurse licensure (Required)
• ACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• ECG Interpretation competency and ACLS Certification within 12 months of assuming role. Maintains ECG competency and ACLS certification while in role
• Preferred active participation in applicable specialty professional organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate patient care delivery and collaborate with the healthcare team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and address actual or potential patient care concerns.
• Support instructors, students, and new staff to maintain high-quality care.
• Create and adjust patient assignments and staffing based on acuity and competency.
• Participate in unit and organizational committees and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Implement evidence‑based practice changes and promote best practice.
• Include patients and…