OR Specialty Charge Nurse (Full-time, Day shift)

Hudson Regional Health is a newly unified healthcare network serving Hudson County through four hospitals.

Together, these hospitals form a single, integrated system with a shared vision—to deliver modern, patient-first care supported by innovation. From robotic-assisted surgery and AI-powered diagnostics to real-time monitoring and precision neurosurgery, HRH is redefining what’s possible in community healthcare.

Patients across the region now have access to state-of-the-art procedures and nationally recognized specialists, all within a connected, local network designed to put care first.

We focus on the care our patients need most, delivered with precision, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

• Advanced Emergency Services - 24/7 emergency departments across all four hospitals
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery - featuring the Da Vinci XI and ExcelsiusGPS systems
• Neurosurgery & Spine Care - including Stealth Navigation and precision-guided treatment
• Women’s Health & Maternity -comprehensive services tailored for every stage
• Imaging & Diagnostics - AI-enhanced systems for faster, more accurate results
• Outpatient & Specialty Care - coordinated care across multiple disciplines

Explore our hospitals and discover care that’s high-tech, high-touch, and close to home:

• Secaucus University Hospital, Flagship campus featuring the Robotic Surgery Institute and modernized emergency care.
• Bayonne University Hospital, A full-service community hospital offering personalized acute care.
• Hoboken University Hospital, A local leader in women’s health, family medicine, and outpatient services.
• The Heights University Hospital (Jersey City), Expanding access to state-of-the-art care in the heart of Jersey City.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the direct and indirect care of perioperative patients. Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the OR subspecialties under their charge and communicates pertinent information to provide optimum patient care in the Operating Room Department. Assists the Nurse Manager in assuming responsibility for clinical management of specific perioperative teams. Assists in developing and monitoring quality improvement issues and assuring competent staff are able to meet the needs of the patient population on the specialty team. Scrubs/circulates in the vascular lab when assigned. Also is available as a resource for other areas of the hospital requiring surgical interventions such as labor and delivery.

MAIN FUNCTIONS: Implements intraoperative nursing needs for specific patient population. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate actions to meet the goals. Specialties include: ortho, podiatry, spine and oral surgery, or other services as assigned.

Uses verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates knowledge of proper documentation procedures. Demonstrates ability to interact with others appropriately. All other duties as assigned.

Provides information in development of annual budget. Uses resources Judiciously. Collaborates with Director of Surgical Services or designee to develop physician marketing strategies.

Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and keeps updates on current practices.

EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing

EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience in the Operating Room required.

LICENSURE/QUALIFICATIONS: Current RN license to practice nursing in New Jersey. Current BCLS Certification required, ACLS preferred. Previous operating room nursing extremely desirable.