Charge RN Jobs in North Carolina
Charge RN jobs in North Carolina are in strong demand, concentrated across major health systems, academic medical centers, and regional hospitals that anchor communities from the Triangle to Charlotte and the Triad. Most openings fall in med-surg, emergency, and critical care units, with positions available from experienced staff nurses stepping into their first leadership role through senior charge nurses with years of floor management behind them. Large employers with a lasting presence in the state include Duke University Health System, Atrium Health, and WakeMed Health and Hospitals. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - 6CC Oncology
Winston Salem, NC, United States
Where You Will Work:
6CC is a 40 bed oncology unit that has 20 beds dedicated to our Leukemia service and 20 beds dedicated to our HOA service. HOA is an oncology service that provides symptom management for a wide variety of cancer patients. They focus on treating the side effects of cancer treatment ie: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, pain management, fevers/infections, failure to thrive, etc. We provide compassionate and supportive care to our patients and their families.
We’re Looking For:
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Minimum of 2–3 years of recent acute care nursing experience required; pediatric inpatient experience preferred.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise and strong critical thinking skills.
- Previous leadership experience as a Charge Nurse, Clinical Lead, Preceptor, or other informal leadership role preferred.
- Experience coordinating patient flow, staffing assignments, and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach staff while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
What You’ll Do:
- Leading and coordinating daily unit operations to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
- Making staffing and patient assignments based on patient acuity, staff competency, and workflow.
- Serving as the clinical resource and first point of escalation for staff, patients, and providers.
- Supporting patient flow by coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Promoting patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
- Coaching, mentoring, and supporting frontline staff while fostering a positive team culture.
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and care coordination.
- Responding to emergencies and operational issues while maintaining situational awareness across the unit.
- Assisting with orientation, education, performance improvement initiatives, and implementation of evidence-based practice.
About This Location:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885-bed tertiary care hospital houses the region’s only children’s hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
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CHARGE NURSE
Registered Nurse (RN) - 6CC Oncology
Winston Salem, NC, United States
Where You Will Work:
6CC is a 40 bed oncology unit that has 20 beds dedicated to our Leukemia service and 20 beds dedicated to our HOA service. HOA is an oncology service that provides symptom management for a wide variety of cancer patients. They focus on treating the side effects of cancer treatment ie: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, pain management, fevers/infections, failure to thrive, etc. We provide compassionate and supportive care to our patients and their families.
We’re Looking For:
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Minimum of 2–3 years of recent acute care nursing experience required; pediatric inpatient experience preferred.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise and strong critical thinking skills.
- Previous leadership experience as a Charge Nurse, Clinical Lead, Preceptor, or other informal leadership role preferred.
- Experience coordinating patient flow, staffing assignments, and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach staff while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
What You’ll Do:
- Leading and coordinating daily unit operations to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
- Making staffing and patient assignments based on patient acuity, staff competency, and workflow.
- Serving as the clinical resource and first point of escalation for staff, patients, and providers.
- Supporting patient flow by coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Promoting patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
- Coaching, mentoring, and supporting frontline staff while fostering a positive team culture.
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and care coordination.
- Responding to emergencies and operational issues while maintaining situational awareness across the unit.
- Assisting with orientation, education, performance improvement initiatives, and implementation of evidence-based practice.
About This Location:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885-bed tertiary care hospital houses the region’s only children’s hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply Now!
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in charge RN jobs across North Carolina.
- Active RN license issued or recognized by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Minimum two years of clinical bedside nursing experience in an acute care setting
- Current BLS certification required, with ACLS preferred for critical care and emergency units
- Demonstrated ability to assign, delegate, and supervise nursing staff during a shift
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills for coordinating interdisciplinary care teams
Charge RN Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a charge rn in North Carolina?
You must first hold an active RN license issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. From there, most North Carolina hospitals expect candidates to accumulate at least two years of bedside experience in a relevant unit before moving into a charge role. Completing a unit-based leadership development program, which many large North Carolina health systems offer internally, strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire charge rns in North Carolina?
Employers hiring charge rns in North Carolina right now include Saber Healthcare, Atrium Health, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's concentration of large academic medical centers and regional health systems means charge rn openings are distributed across urban flagship hospitals and community facilities throughout the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most charge rn jobs?
Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro account for the most charge rn openings in North Carolina. The Triangle anchors much of the activity given the density of academic medical centers and large hospital networks based there, while Charlotte's rapid population growth drives demand at Atrium Health and its affiliated facilities, and the Triad supports steady volume through Cone Health and Novant Health campuses in Greensboro and Winston-Salem.
Are there remote charge rn jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Charge rn work is fundamentally a hands-on, floor-based leadership role that requires physical presence to supervise staff, respond to patient needs, and manage unit operations in real time. About 0% of charge rn openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve care coordination, utilization review, or telephone triage functions rather than traditional inpatient charge duties.
How can I get hired as a charge rn in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to enter a new graduate residency or nurse fellowship program at a North Carolina health system, build unit-specific experience, and then apply internally for charge opportunities. Duke Health, WakeMed, and Novant Health all run structured new-grad residency programs that place nurses into med-surg, emergency, or critical care tracks. Earning your BLS and ACLS certifications early and expressing interest in charge duties during your residency signals readiness to nurse managers when shift lead openings arise.
Where can I find and apply to charge rn jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to charge rn jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the positions that match.
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