RN/LPN Charge Nurse
Posted Aug 22 · New grads welcomed
- Unit and setting
- Skilled Nursing
- License
- RN licenseRN or LPN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- RN or LPN license
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k/Retirement
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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Join Our Compassionate Team at Springs of Covington!
Are you a dedicated RN/LPN looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? The Springs of Covington a top-tier Skilled Nursing Facility in Fort Smith, AR, is seeking passionate and skilled nurses to join our exceptional team!
Available Shifts
All Shifts
What You Need
Active Arkansas Nursing License
Current CPR Certification
New graduates are encouraged to apply
We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
401K – Invest in your future
Ongoing Training & Resources – We support your professional growth
Why Choose The Springs of Covington?
The Springs of Covington we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a family. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, 24/7 care to our residents. We believe in supportive staffing ratios, fostering a positive work culture, and ensuring our staff feel valued and appreciated every day.
If you’re looking for a facility that recognizes your hard work, provides great pay and benefits, and offers an environment where you can truly make a difference, The Springs of Fort Smith is the place for you.
Apply Today!
Come in for an on-the-spot interview and take the first step toward joining TEAM Springs Covington! You can apply online or stop by in person—we look forward to meeting you.
What's around it?
Fort Smith, ARFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 14% below the US average
- Median rent
- $884/mo
- Household income
- $54,816/yr, all local households, not nurse pay