Ascension

Charge Registered Nurse Operating Room

Ascension$75K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required before hire.
  • Advanced Life Support certification needed within 6 months of hire.
  • BLS Provider certification required within 1 month of hire.
  • Diploma from an accredited nursing school or professional licensure at time of hire required.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in the Operating Room (OR) and Trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide perioperative nursing care for high-acuity patients as both scrub and circulator.
  • Coordinate clinical management during surgery by monitoring hemodynamics and documenting interventions.
  • Assist surgeons with hemostasis, suturing, and patient positioning in complex procedures.
  • Prepare specialized instruments and equipment, ensuring sterile integrity for trauma cases.
  • Facilitate communication within the surgical team to enhance patient safety.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement savings plan and disability insurance.
  • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
  • Ascension-paid tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance benefits.
  • Optional legal and pet insurance available.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center-UT

Department/Specialty: Operating Room

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9:30pm-7am. No call. No weekends. Holidays assigned on rotation.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Provide expert perioperative nursing care for high-acuity patients, seamlessly transitioning between scrub and circulator roles to ensure surgical precision and patient safety.
  • Coordinate intraoperative clinical management by monitoring hemodynamics, documenting critical interventions, and facilitating clear communication within the surgical team.
  • Deliver advanced surgical assistance, actively supporting surgeons with hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and specialized patient positioning during complex procedures.
  • Optimize suite readiness and sterile integrity through the meticulous preparation of specialized instrumentation and life-saving equipment for rapid-response trauma cases.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Minimum of 1 year OR experience
  • Minimum of 1 year Trauma experience
  • Charge experience preferred


Responsibilities

  • Provide expert perioperative nursing care for high-acuity patients, seamlessly transitioning between scrub and circulator roles to ensure surgical precision and patient safety.
  • Coordinate intraoperative clinical management by monitoring hemodynamics, documenting critical interventions, and facilitating clear communication within the surgical team.
  • Deliver advanced surgical assistance, actively supporting surgeons with hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and specialized patient positioning during complex procedures.
  • Optimize suite readiness and sterile integrity through the meticulous preparation of specialized instrumentation and life-saving equipment for rapid-response trauma cases.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
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165,000 employees
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Founded
1999

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