Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Full-Time | Days | Nights
Russellville, Alabama
Posted Sep 22
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg
- License
- RN licenseCurrent Alabama RN license or Multi-State Compact RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Alabama RN license or Multi-State Compact RN license Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification required
- Certification
- ACLS certification within 6 months of hire; PALS preferredAfter hire · within 6 months
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg or acute care nursing experience
- Experience
- Previous Charge Nurse or leadership experience
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Alabama staff postingsAlabama staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $31/hr to $42/hr, across 157 postings.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
More benefits (4)
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Parental leave
- PTO
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 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
On your path
Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
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The Staff Pad has partnered with a respected healthcare organization to hire a Full-Time Night Shift Charge RN for its Medical-Surgical unit.
In this leadership role, you'll combine direct patient care with team leadership, guiding dedicated nursing staff while supporting exceptional patient outcomes and efficient unit operations.
Working alongside a collaborative leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills and make a meaningful impact every shift.
Schedule
Full-Time | Days | Nights
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee daily unit operations during your shift
- Assign and support nursing staff based on patient acuity and unit needs
- Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with clinical standards
- Manage admissions, discharges, and patient flow
- Serve as a mentor, clinical resource, and leader for the nursing team
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and quality care initiatives
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Alabama RN license or Multi-State Compact RN license
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification within 6 months of hire; PALS preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg or acute care nursing experience
- Previous Charge Nurse or leadership experience
What You Can Expect
Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- PTO, Leave of Absence
- Maternity/Disability Leave
- Flexible Spending Account
If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead with purpose, support your team, provide outstanding care to the community & take the next step in your nursing career, we encourage you to apply today!
What's around it?
Russellville, AL
Living costs about 11% below the US average