Primary Charge Nurse Med Surg

OSF HealthCare • Alton, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED assists in overseeing and directing nursing personnel providing patient and nursing care on assigned shifts, in accordance with departmental policies and nursing care standards. The role is accountable for safe, high-quality patient care, enhancing the patient and family experience, and providing effective leadership that supports organizational objectives. The nurse determines work priorities, prepares daily assignments, and serves as a resource for unit personnel addressing operational and patient-care problems. The hospital units provide care 24/7.

This position is in the Medical Surgical Unit, a 45-bed unit serving a diverse patient population, including patients with COPD, CHF, pneumonia, stroke, AKI, and needs for medical stabilization. Nursing ratios are 4–6:1, with a goal of maintaining a free charge nurse to assist with patient throughput and placement. Nurses follow a progression competency onboarding model and develop critical-thinking skills before completing orientation. The team emphasizes quality metrics and patient experience.

The hourly pay range is $37.05–$54.54, based on years of licensure. Shift differentials are $4.00 per hour for third shift and $3.25 per hour for weekends. A $20,000 sign-on bonus and relocation bonus are offered.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing must be obtained within three years of hire into the role.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS and ACLS, PALS, or other certification as required by the unit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Two years of experience on the unit or a similar unit.
• Certification in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing and directing nursing personnel providing patient and nursing care on assigned shifts.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and enhance the patient and family experience.
• Provide effective leadership that contributes to organizational objectives.
• Determine work priorities and prepare daily work assignments.
• Serve as a resource for unit personnel resolving operational and patient-care problems.
• Assist with patient throughput and patient placement as part of the free-charge nurse role.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus.
• Relocation bonus.
• Third-shift differential of $4.00 per hour.
• Weekend differential of $3.25 per hour.
• Comprehensive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree