Charge Nurse - Operating Room

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
United States, New Mexico, Rio Rancho
Dec 23, 2025
Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd , Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, United States of America Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $: 40.8 Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 54 Summary: Lead the way as a Charge Nurse in our Operating Room at Rust Medical Center! You'll oversee daily operations, ensure smooth patient flow, and guide your team to deliver exceptional care. This leadership role combines clinical expertise with operational oversight-and yes, you may still provide hands-on patient care when needed. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. * Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities * Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) * Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) * Malpractice liability insurance * Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department * EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America) Responsibilities: Are you ready to lead with confidence and compassion? As a Charge Nurse in our operating room at Rust Medical Center. In this role you'll be a vital part of our leadership team-working alongside the Nursing Director, RN Manager, and RN Assistant Manager to keep everything running smoothly. In this role, you'll: Guide and support your team during each shift, ensuring exceptional patient care and safety. Coordinate patient flow and maintain quality processes for an outstanding care experience. Champion excellence by promoting best practices and fostering a positive, collaborative environment. Step in to provide direct patient care when needed-because you lead by example. This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to make a difference every day in a fast-paced surgical setting where your leadership truly matters. Sign on bonuses and relocation benefits for qualified candidates Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire ACLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire PALS certification REQUIRED at time of hire At least 1 year of OR Experience Preferred We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being \| Presbyterian Healthcare Services