Entry Level Charge RN Jobs
New grad charge rn jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Education, with employers like Fresenius Medical Care, OSF HealthCare, and Houston Methodist hiring at this level now.
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Job Description Summary
Under general supervision, the RN - Charge Nurse manages the daily operational oversight to ensure effective delivery of patient care. This position interacts with members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results. The RN – Charge Nurse consistently models excellence in patient care and contributes to unit leadership.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000570 CHS - OR / Procedure - 2 & 3 (SJCH)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-28Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Hours per week: 36
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 6pm-6:30am; Weekday nights; holidays required; no call. $5k sign on bonus for 1 year commitment
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly
Job Summary/Purpose : Under general supervision, the RN - Charge Nurse manages the daily operational oversight to ensure effective delivery of patient care. This position interacts with members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results. The RN – Charge Nurse consistently models excellence in patient care and contributes to unit leadership.
Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse in an OR or designated area of practice required. Attendance in the Charge Nurse Workshop and successful completion of the MUHA Charge Nurse Competency-Based Orientation is required within 6 months of hire. Successful completion of the RNIII requirements within the first 18 months of hire also required.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Job Description Summary
Under general supervision, the RN - Charge Nurse manages the daily operational oversight to ensure effective delivery of patient care. This position interacts with members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results. The RN – Charge Nurse consistently models excellence in patient care and contributes to unit leadership.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000570 CHS - OR / Procedure - 2 & 3 (SJCH)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-28Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Hours per week: 36
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 6pm-6:30am; Weekday nights; holidays required; no call. $5k sign on bonus for 1 year commitment
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly
Job Summary/Purpose : Under general supervision, the RN - Charge Nurse manages the daily operational oversight to ensure effective delivery of patient care. This position interacts with members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results. The RN – Charge Nurse consistently models excellence in patient care and contributes to unit leadership.
Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse in an OR or designated area of practice required. Attendance in the Charge Nurse Workshop and successful completion of the MUHA Charge Nurse Competency-Based Orientation is required within 6 months of hire. Successful completion of the RNIII requirements within the first 18 months of hire also required.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Entry Level Charge RN Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level charge rn job?
Focus on clinical experience from nursing school rotations, preceptorships, or any floor leadership exposure you gained during your program. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate basic charge responsibilities, like assignment coordination and brief team communication, even informally. A strong recommendation from a clinical supervisor and a clear understanding of the unit's patient population will give you a real edge over other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level charge rns?
Companies hiring entry level charge rns right now include Fresenius Medical Care, OSF HealthCare, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and specialty clinics that build charge nurse pipelines from within their newer nursing staff.
Are there remote entry level charge rn jobs?
Yes, though most charge rn roles are unit-based and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level charge rn openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, utilization review, or telephonic triage rather than direct floor supervision. If remote work is a priority, filtering by those care management functions will surface the most relevant results.
Are these new grad charge rn jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad friendly and include recent graduate and junior roles alongside entry level positions. A posting that welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotations or internship hours in lieu of paid tenure, or explicitly mentions new grad programs is the type to target. The phrase 'new grad' in a listing or job description is a reliable signal that the employer is open to candidates early in their nursing career.
Which industries hire the most entry level charge rns?
Entry Level charge rn roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high patient volumes, run shift-based units that need charge coverage, and tend to develop charge nurses from within their newer clinical staff rather than requiring years of prior charge experience.