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Charge Nurse jobs are open across hospital systems, long-term care, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty clinics, from staff-level to unit-based leadership, with concentrations in ICU, med-surg, and emergency nursing. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
We are committed to becoming the destination of choice for long-term senior care. We are growing our team and adding Amazing Healthcare Professionals. What we need to get there is a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse who wants to be part of a great team and to be committed to growing her/his talents under the guidance of an amazing DON, talented, supportive ADON's, and great clinical staff.
Who You Are
- You care about serving your residents. We cannot teach that—either you have it or you do not. But, if you have that trait, then you can change the world one resident at a time!
- You have a dream of becoming your best self, whether that is career growth (maybe becoming an RN?) or providing the best cares in the world—either way you will change your life!
- You are a team player and want to work with other team players.
What You’ll be Doing
- Conferring with the Medical Director and the attending physician regarding specific residents assigned to you.
- Consulting with the physician concerning resident evaluation and assist the Director of Nursing in planning and developing the nursing services to be performed for the resident.
- Helping your team members grow their careers—you will change lives!
- Examining residents and their records and charts to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental problems.
- Performing administrative duties regarding assigned residents, such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
What If We Just Described You?
We’d love to meet you! If you are presently working and looking for your next adventure
- Must have a current LPN/LVN license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing
Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Who We Are
We are committed to becoming the destination of choice for long-term senior care. We are growing our team and adding Amazing Healthcare Professionals. What we need to get there is a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse who wants to be part of a great team and to be committed to growing her/his talents under the guidance of an amazing DON, talented, supportive ADON's, and great clinical staff.
Who You Are
- You care about serving your residents. We cannot teach that—either you have it or you do not. But, if you have that trait, then you can change the world one resident at a time!
- You have a dream of becoming your best self, whether that is career growth (maybe becoming an RN?) or providing the best cares in the world—either way you will change your life!
- You are a team player and want to work with other team players.
What You’ll be Doing
- Conferring with the Medical Director and the attending physician regarding specific residents assigned to you.
- Consulting with the physician concerning resident evaluation and assist the Director of Nursing in planning and developing the nursing services to be performed for the resident.
- Helping your team members grow their careers—you will change lives!
- Examining residents and their records and charts to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental problems.
- Performing administrative duties regarding assigned residents, such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
What If We Just Described You?
We’d love to meet you! If you are presently working and looking for your next adventure
- Must have a current LPN/LVN license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing
Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
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Who's Hiring
- BayCare Health System46
- Fresenius Medical Care40
- Priority Management35
- Cantex Continuing Care Network33
- Americare Senior Living28
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services148
- Education4
- Electronics & Hardware4
- Investment & Asset Management2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in charge nurse jobs.
- Active registered nurse license in the state of practice
- Minimum two years of clinical experience in the relevant unit or specialty
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- Demonstrated charge, preceptor, or team lead experience on a nursing unit
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills in high-acuity settings
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred or required for leadership tracks
Tips for Your Charge Nurse Job Search
Highlight your shift leadership hours
Recruiters scanning charge nurse resumes look for concrete evidence you've led a shift, not just worked one. Quantify how many staff you coordinated, which unit you covered, and how often you held charge responsibilities each week.
Tailor your resume to each unit type
A charge nurse resume for an ICU opening reads differently than one for a med-surg floor. Emphasize acuity level, patient-to-nurse ratios you managed, and any unit-specific certifications like CCRN or CEN that match the listing.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists charge nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target listings that name your shift preference
Many charge nurse postings specify day, night, or rotating shifts and your answer in the interview will be compared against the posting. Filter for your preferred shift upfront so you're not negotiating a mismatch at the offer stage.
Prepare scenario answers using real patient events
Charge nurse interviews rely heavily on behavioral questions about conflict resolution, staffing shortages, and rapid deterioration calls. Pull two or three specific situations from your own shifts and rehearse them in a concise, outcome-focused format.
Negotiate using unit-specific context
When discussing compensation, anchor your case to the acuity and census demands of the unit, your charge hours logged, and any specialty credentials you hold. Generic experience arguments carry less weight than unit-level evidence of your scope.
Charge Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most charge nurses?
The companies hiring the most charge nurses right now include BayCare Health System, Fresenius Medical Care, and Priority Management, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health system expansions and nursing turnover continue to drive consistent demand across these employers.
How many charge nurse jobs are remote?
About 0% of charge nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the bedside nature of most charge roles. The sub-areas where remote or hybrid arrangements do appear include utilization review, case management leadership, and nurse educator charge positions that carry administrative responsibilities.
How do you become a charge nurse?
Start by earning your registered nurse license and building clinical experience in your target unit. Once you have a solid foundation, take on preceptor or team lead responsibilities to demonstrate leadership readiness. Pursue relevant specialty certifications for your unit, such as CCRN for critical care or CEN for emergency nursing, then express interest in charge shifts to your nurse manager and begin rotating into the role formally.
Can you get hired as a charge nurse with limited experience?
It is possible but competitive, since most hiring managers expect at least two years of unit-specific experience before placing a nurse in charge. If you're close to that threshold, focus on documenting any informal leadership you've done, such as orienting new staff, acting as a resource nurse, or covering charge duties in a pinch. Those specifics matter more than years alone when a hiring manager is on the fence.
What does the charge nurse interview process look like?
Most charge nurse interviews begin with a phone screen by a nurse recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the unit manager and often a CNO or staffing coordinator. Expect a mix of behavioral questions about conflict, prioritization, and difficult staff situations alongside scenario-based prompts tied to patient safety. Some facilities include a tour of the unit and a brief conversation with current charge nurses before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to charge nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to charge nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your unit specialty, shift preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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