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How much do clinical nurse coordinator operating room jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average weekly pay for clinical nurse coordinator operating room in the United States is $1,916.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,509.62 and $2,221.15 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a clinical nurse coordinator operating room do?

A Clinical Nurse Coordinator Operating Room is a registered nurse who oversees the daily operations and nursing staff within the operating room. They coordinate patient care, ensure adherence to safety and sterilization protocols, and act as a liaison between surgical teams, patients, and families. Their responsibilities also include staff scheduling, training, and implementing best practices to ensure efficient and high-quality surgical care. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and clinical skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical nurse coordinator operating room?

To excel as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator Operating Room, you need advanced clinical expertise in perioperative nursing, strong organizational skills, and an active RN license, often supported by a BSN and certifications such as CNOR. Familiarity with surgical scheduling systems, EHRs, and infection control protocols is typically required. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help coordinate surgical teams and ensure patient safety. These competencies are vital to maintain smooth operating room workflows, minimize risks, and deliver high-quality patient care.

How does a clinical nurse coordinator operating room balance administrative duties with direct patient care?

A Clinical Nurse Coordinator in the Operating Room typically splits their time between administrative responsibilities—such as scheduling staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and managing supplies—and providing direct support during surgical procedures. Balancing these duties requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment. Coordinators often act as a liaison between surgeons, nurses, and support staff to maintain efficient workflows and high-quality patient care. It's common to encounter challenges in managing urgent situations while keeping up with documentation and team communications, but effective time management and delegation are key to succeeding in this role.

What is the difference between Clinical Nurse Coordinator Operating Room vs Surgical Nurse?

AspectClinical Nurse Coordinator Operating RoomSurgical Nurse
CredentialsRN license, OR-specific certificationsRN license, perioperative certifications
Work EnvironmentOperating room coordination, patient care managementDirect patient care during surgeries
Employer & IndustryHospitals, surgical centersHospitals, outpatient surgical facilities
Primary RoleOversees OR operations, staff coordinationAssists during surgeries, patient monitoring

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator Operating Room focuses on managing OR operations and coordinating staff, while the Surgical Nurse provides direct patient care during surgeries. Both roles require RN licensure and perioperative certifications, but their daily responsibilities and focus areas differ within the surgical environment.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Nurse Coordinator Operating Room job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,666 per year, or $47.9 per hour.

Clinical Nurse Coordinator Operating Room

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

Denver, CO • On-site

$43.79 - $62.60/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $43.79 - $62.60 / hour
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Operating Room Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Charge RN) you will be part of an amazing interdisciplinary team environment. You will work under the general supervision of the unit’s director and you will assume responsibility for the direction and the coordination of all functions in the OR Department on your designated shifts. You will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients and to provide direction and supervisions to other staff caring for patients.


Here is some of what you can expect from being an OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Charge RN) with us:


  • As an operating room (OR) Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) you will demonstrate skills as a resource person and liaison between the specialty team members, other staff members, surgeons, and vendors.
  • You will assist with the overall management of patient care in the OR, supervises all staff, assists with performance evaluations, counseling and coaching of staff, hiring, and day to day operational supervision.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring department compliance with state, federal, and healthcare regulatory agencies.
  • You will work closely with other Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNCs) to ensure that surgical procedures performed by specialty team members or other surgery staff members are thoroughly prepared prior to surgery.
  • The Clinical Nurse Coordinator verifies the accuracy of preference cards and the OR schedule.
  • The Clinical Nurse Coordinator works closely with the surgery schedulers to streamline and verify the flow of the OR schedule.
  • This position requires call

What qualifications you will need:


  • Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active multi-state Registered Nurse license.
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
  • Two (2) years of acute care experience as an Operating Room (OR) RN.
  • Previous charge nurse/service coordinator experience.
Benefits

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL). P/SL has been meeting the healthcare needs of patients and their families from across the Rocky Mountain region for more than 140 years. Included on the P/SL campus is Rocky Mountain Children’s, a dedicated pediatric hospital, making the campus the only tertiary/quaternary combined pediatric and adult hospital in this region. P/SL is home to an award-winning cancer program including the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, a solid organ transplant program, and complex orthopedics. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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