Charge Nurse Jobs in Indiana

Charge Nurse jobs in Indiana are concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and outpatient surgery centers, with demand running strong from entry-level supervisory roles to senior unit leads. The heaviest hiring is in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville, where anchors like Indiana University Health, Parkview Health, and Ascension St. Vincent maintain large inpatient campuses. The most consistent openings are in med-surg, critical care, and emergency departments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerState of Indiana
Top cityIndianapolis, IN
Cities hiring9
Top credentialManaged Registered Nurses (RNs)
Companies hiring12

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Castleton Health Care Center
Charge Nurse RN or LPN 3pm-11pm
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Charge Nurse RN or LPN 3pm-11pm
Castleton Health Care Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
11-50

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State of Indiana
Charge Nurse
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State of Indiana
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Charge Nurse
State of Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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State of Indiana
Charge Nurse
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State of Indiana
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Charge Nurse
State of Indiana
Evansville, Indiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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State of Indiana
Charge Nurse Supervisor
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State of Indiana
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Charge Nurse Supervisor
State of Indiana
Evansville, Indiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Castleton Health Care Center
RN/LPN Charge Nurse
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Castleton Health Care Center
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RN/LPN Charge Nurse
Castleton Health Care Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
11-50

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Charge Nurse Jobs by City in Indiana

Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Indianapolis
9 jobs
Franklin
2 jobs
Evansville
2 jobs
Carmel
1 job
Marion
1 job
Muncie
1 job
Warsaw
1 job
Anderson
1 job
New Albany
1 job

Charge Nurse Job Market in Indiana

A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

State of Indiana
State of Indiana3 open roles
Castleton Health Care Center
Castleton Health Care Center3 open roles
Wellpath
Wellpath2 open roles

What Indiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in charge nurse jobs across Indiana.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
  • Minimum two to three years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant care setting
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required for most acute care positions
  • Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring nursing staff during a shift
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong knowledge of Joint Commission standards and Indiana patient safety regulations

Charge Nurse Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a charge nurse in Indiana?

Becoming a charge nurse in Indiana starts with earning an active RN license through the Indiana State Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam after completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Most Indiana hospitals then look for several years of bedside experience before promoting into a charge role. Earning certifications in your specialty, such as CCRN for critical care or CEN for emergency, strengthens your candidacy significantly.

Which companies hire charge nurses in Indiana?

Indiana charge nurse roles are posted by State of Indiana, Castleton Health Care Center, and Wellpath and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Indiana's large integrated health systems and regional medical centers account for most of the consistent charge nurse volume across the state.

Which Indiana cities have the most charge nurse jobs?

Indianapolis, Franklin, and Evansville have the most charge nurse openings in Indiana right now. Indianapolis dominates because it anchors the state's largest health systems and Level I trauma centers, while Fort Wayne and Evansville each support sizable regional hospital campuses that consistently recruit supervisory nursing staff to cover multiple units and shifts.

How can I get hired as a charge nurse in Indiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is to secure a staff RN position at a large Indiana health system and build unit-specific experience before pursuing a charge role. Indiana University Health and Parkview Health both run new graduate nurse residency programs that place candidates in acute care units where charge openings eventually arise. Demonstrating reliability during a float pool or per-diem assignment, volunteering for charge coverage during short-staffed shifts, and holding a relevant specialty certification all signal readiness for promotion to unit leadership.

Where can I find and apply to charge nurse jobs in Indiana?

You can find and apply to charge nurse jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level below and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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