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Charge RN jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care, rehabilitation centers, and outpatient clinics, at every level from staff RN stepping into leadership to experienced charge nurses, with specializations in med-surg, ICU, and emergency departments. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.
Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.
To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.
- Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.
- Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments. Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.
- Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.
- Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
- Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
- Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, through the American Heart Association upon hire
Preferred
- Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and
- Two years of experience in the clinical specialty within the last three years and
- Previous Charge Nurse experience.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Pay Range
$48.08 - $90.82 /hour
As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.
Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.
To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.
- Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.
- Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments. Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.
- Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.
- Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
- Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
- Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, through the American Heart Association upon hire
Preferred
- Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and
- Two years of experience in the clinical specialty within the last three years and
- Previous Charge Nurse experience.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Pay Range
$48.08 - $90.82 /hour
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- Fresenius Medical Care59
- Huntsville Hospital Health System31H
- SSM Health28
- Emory Healthcare25
- BayCare Health System23
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- Healthcare & Medical Services320
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in charge RN jobs.
- Active RN licensure in the state of employment
- Minimum of two to three years of clinical bedside RN experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Demonstrated charge or team-lead experience in an acute care setting
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills in high-census environments
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your Charge RN Job Search
Quantify your shift leadership results
Your resume should show outcomes you drove as a charge nurse, not just duties you held. Note the unit size you oversaw, how you handled staffing gaps, and any quality or safety improvements tied to your coordination. Numbers make leadership claims credible.
List your certifications prominently
BLS, ACLS, and specialty certifications like CCRN or CEN belong near the top of your resume, not buried in a footer. Many applicant tracking systems filter on these terms, so spell them out exactly as they appear on your credential to avoid being screened out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists charge rn openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target unit type in your search
Charge RN roles in an ICU demand a different skill set than those in med-surg or the ED. Filter your search by unit type so you're only seeing openings where your clinical background is actually a match, and tailor your application language to that specific environment.
Prepare scenario answers for leadership questions
Interviewers for charge RN roles almost always ask how you handled a staffing shortage, a conflict between nurses, or a rapid patient deterioration on your shift. Prepare two or three specific stories using a situation-action-outcome format so your answers are concrete, not general.
Negotiate with your licensure and shift flexibility
When discussing offers, compact licensure and willingness to float to sister units or cover weekend charges are genuine leverage points. Bring them up after you have a verbal offer and understand the base before discussing differentials.
Charge RN Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most charge rns?
The companies hiring the most charge rns right now include Fresenius Medical Care, Huntsville Hospital Health System, and SSM Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems and large regional hospital networks consistently post the highest volume of charge RN roles.
How many charge rn jobs are remote?
About 2% of charge rn openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is low compared to most nursing roles because charge functions require on-unit presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote work are utilization review, case management charge roles, and telehealth-adjacent supervisory positions.
How do you become a charge rn?
You become a charge RN by first building solid bedside experience as a staff RN, typically in the unit where you want to lead. Most facilities expect you to demonstrate clinical competency, earn relevant certifications like ACLS, and show peers and managers that you handle high-pressure situations calmly. Many units then offer informal charge shifts before a formal title change follows.
Can you get hired as a charge rn with limited experience?
Getting hired as a charge RN with limited experience is possible in smaller or rural facilities that have fewer internal candidates ready to step up. Highlighting any informal lead duties you've already taken on, preceptor experience, or committee involvement strengthens your case. Applying to step-down or observation units rather than high-acuity ICUs also improves your odds when your resume is still building depth.
What does the charge rn interview process look like?
The charge RN interview process typically involves an initial phone screen with HR followed by an in-person or video panel with the nurse manager and one or two senior staff nurses. Expect scenario-based questions about staffing conflicts, patient flow decisions, and how you prioritize competing demands on a busy shift. Some facilities also include a brief tour of the unit and a conversation with the director of nursing before an offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to charge rn jobs?
You can find and apply to charge rn jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your unit experience and certifications, then apply directly to each listing. No detour through a third-party platform is needed, and every application goes straight to the employer posting the role.
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