Skip to content
All jobs

Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Full-Time | Days | Nights

The Staff Pad logo

The Staff Pad

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

The Staff Pad logo
The Staff Pad
Hiring organization

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 ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Read full text

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?

In Russellville, AL

Russellville, AL

Living costs about 11% below the US average

See Russellville, AL

Nurses on this role

Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, leave a heads-up, or fix a detail.
What would you like to do?
Add ratings or a short headline

A person reviews every submission before anything changes.