Charge RN Med Surg
Dallas, Texas
Posted Sep 4
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Medical Surgical
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts · Precepting expected
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Unit
- Medical Surgical
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
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About this role
Bonus Amount: 10000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Shifts Available : Nights=
- Employment Type : Full Time
- Hours : 12hr shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am
- Location: Dallas Medical Center – Farmers Branch, TX
We are seeking a Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse, also referred as a Med Surg Charge Nurse or Charge RN. The charge nurse oversees the efficient functioning of the Medical Surgical units, balancing administrative duties with patient care. This Registered Nurse manages staffing, assigning duties based on skill and patient load while providing guidance and support to the nursing team. Charge nurses manage complex care cases, resolve conflicts, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with healthcare policies, all while fostering a cohesive, efficient team environment that enhances patient care.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the primary supervisory figure for Med/Surg nursing staff during shifts, ensuring optimal care delivery and efficient patient flow
- Assess patient conditions, prioritize patient needs based on severity, and allocate resources effectively to provide timely care
- Mentor and support nursing staff, providing guidance, conflict resolution, and performance feedback to maintain a cohesive work team
- Serve as a liaison between physicians, nurses, patients, and families, ensuring clear communication about treatment plans and patient status
- Ensure readiness to respond swiftly to medical emergencies, coordinating with medical teams for critical interventions
- Implement hospital policies, maintain patient safety standards, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS 30 days upon of hire and maintain current.
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. RN-C within 2 years of hire preferred.
- PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients.
Application details and notices
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Requirements
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS 30 days upon of hire and maintain current.
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. RN-C within 2 years of hire preferred.
- PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients.
Place
- City
- Dallas, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
- Local household income
- $70,518/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Dallas area index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Dallas blends big-city energy with Lone Star warmth, offering nurses a sprawling metro packed with major medical centers, diverse dining, and pro sports. The Trinity River and lively Bishop Arts District give the city local flavor, while a strong healthcare job market makes it a practical relocation pick.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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