Nurse Resident Jobs in Mississippi
Nurse Resident jobs in Mississippi are open across Tupelo, Gulfport, and Jackson and other Mississippi metros, with employers like Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES, and South Central Regional Medical Center hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Charge Nurse, CV Surgery
Job ID: 000FYO
Location: Tupelo
Nursing - SURGERY
Job Type: Full Time - Day
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Charge Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing safe, quality patient care through the nursing process, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and maintaining effective communication with the multidisciplinary team. The Charge Nurse must also be able to respond to rapidly changing patient needs, handle staffing assignments, and act as a liaison between patients and physicians or case management when necessary.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Clinical Practice:
- Uses the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly.
- Works to ensure his/her compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.
Education:
- Provides patient/family education and acts as a resource for existing staff and new employees.
- Attends the Preceptor class to ensure proper training of new employees.
Communication:
- Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient.
- Leads daily huddles on each unit to ensure proper assignments and identify team members for the shift.
- Delegates tasks to be completed during the shift to ensure EOC guidelines are maintained on a daily basis for regulatory agency compliance.
Customer Relations:
- Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers.
- Utilizes the patient’s communication board (white board) to identify name, date, goals, other staff and procedures or tests for the day to keep the patients and families informed.
- Complies with the NMHS behavioral standards.
- Ensures staff RNs are utilizing the communication boards.
Self-Development:
- Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.
- Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department.
- Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.
Regulatory Knowledge:
- Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Associate's Degree Nursing. Required
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
- ACLS
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Work Experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must complete RN orientation and approved unit specific checklist
- Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care; annual review and unit specifics, CARES
- Must have leadership skill and attend leadership classes as offered by the education department.
- Lead and participate in the Performance Improvement project of the unit.
- Must have effective communication and teaching skills
- General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards
- Ensures staffing ratios are appropriate throughout the shift based on unit based matrix while maintaining appropriate productivity.
- Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments
- Anticipates resources needed to provide the best quality of care for the patients
- Assimilates data and reports appropriately to providers when necessary. Implements protocols when necessary by using critical thinking skills.
- Upon completion of the preceptor class, orients new employees to the unit and reports progress to the nurse manager and/or educator.
- The charge nurse has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors.
- They must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance.
- He/she will use our NMHS CARES values and behavioral standards in all personal contact situations.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Constantly
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Occasionally
- Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Speaking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently
Benefits Available
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:
- Registered Nurse and Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
- Associates of Nursing
- You must have an Associates or higher
Charge Nurse, CV Surgery
Job ID: 000FYO
Location: Tupelo
Nursing - SURGERY
Job Type: Full Time - Day
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Charge Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing safe, quality patient care through the nursing process, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and maintaining effective communication with the multidisciplinary team. The Charge Nurse must also be able to respond to rapidly changing patient needs, handle staffing assignments, and act as a liaison between patients and physicians or case management when necessary.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Clinical Practice:
- Uses the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly.
- Works to ensure his/her compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.
Education:
- Provides patient/family education and acts as a resource for existing staff and new employees.
- Attends the Preceptor class to ensure proper training of new employees.
Communication:
- Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient.
- Leads daily huddles on each unit to ensure proper assignments and identify team members for the shift.
- Delegates tasks to be completed during the shift to ensure EOC guidelines are maintained on a daily basis for regulatory agency compliance.
Customer Relations:
- Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers.
- Utilizes the patient’s communication board (white board) to identify name, date, goals, other staff and procedures or tests for the day to keep the patients and families informed.
- Complies with the NMHS behavioral standards.
- Ensures staff RNs are utilizing the communication boards.
Self-Development:
- Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.
- Attends annual review and unit specifics within the department.
- Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.
Regulatory Knowledge:
- Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Associate's Degree Nursing. Required
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
- ACLS
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Work Experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must complete RN orientation and approved unit specific checklist
- Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care; annual review and unit specifics, CARES
- Must have leadership skill and attend leadership classes as offered by the education department.
- Lead and participate in the Performance Improvement project of the unit.
- Must have effective communication and teaching skills
- General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards
- Ensures staffing ratios are appropriate throughout the shift based on unit based matrix while maintaining appropriate productivity.
- Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments
- Anticipates resources needed to provide the best quality of care for the patients
- Assimilates data and reports appropriately to providers when necessary. Implements protocols when necessary by using critical thinking skills.
- Upon completion of the preceptor class, orients new employees to the unit and reports progress to the nurse manager and/or educator.
- The charge nurse has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, visitors.
- They must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance.
- He/she will use our NMHS CARES values and behavioral standards in all personal contact situations.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Constantly
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Occasionally
- Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Speaking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently
Benefits Available
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:
- Registered Nurse and Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
- Associates of Nursing
- You must have an Associates or higher
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Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Nurse Resident Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Memorial Hospital at Gulfport54
- NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES52
- South Central Regional Medical Center21
- AccentCare15
- Optum14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services197
- Education15
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Agriculture & Farming1
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse resident jobs across Mississippi.
- Active RN license or eligibility to sit for NCLEX in the state of employment
- BSN from an accredited nursing program required by most hospital-system programs
- BLS certification required before start date, ACLS may be required for select units
- Completion of supervised clinical rotations in an acute care or hospital setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interdisciplinary care team collaboration
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned
Nurse Resident Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurse resident jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 235+ nurse resident openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Tupelo, Gulfport, and Jackson. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
How much do nurse residents make in Mississippi?
Nurse residents in Mississippi earn a median of about $77,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,610 for the lowest 10% to over $100,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Mississippi cities have the most nurse resident jobs?
Tupelo, Gulfport, and Jackson have the most nurse resident openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire nurse residents in Mississippi?
Employers hiring nurse residents in Mississippi include Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES, and South Central Regional Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote nurse resident jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 0% of nurse resident openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for nurse resident jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to nurse resident jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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