Charge Nurse - Operating Room

salary $27.40 per hour |

suitcaseFULL_TIME |

clock January 6th, 2026

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!
Youll 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.

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

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)

Job Description:

Are you ready to lead with confidence and compassion? As a Charge Nurse in our operating room at Rust Medical Center. In this role youll 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, youll:

  • 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-its 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

Were 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.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the states largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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.

Were Determined to Support New Mexicos Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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