RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) – Ortho/Neuro Trauma (Charge)

Texas Nursing Services•Kansas City, MO

6d•$74,000 - $99,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) to provide charge-level leadership on a high-acuity Ortho/Neuro Trauma medical-surgical unit. This role blends direct patient care with shift-based leadership responsibilities, ensuring safe staffing, clinical excellence, and effective coordination of care. Candidates must be comfortable working in a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and serving as a visible clinical leader on nights.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state or compact)
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Strong, current acute care Medical-Surgical nursing experience
Recent Charge Nurse experience in Med-Surg strongly preferred , OR Minimum 2 years of recent Med-Surg staff RN experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) – required within 30 days of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required within 30 days of hire
Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-acuity trauma environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Prior experience in Ortho, Neuro, or Trauma-focused Med-Surg units
Demonstrated interest in future nursing leadership or management roles

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee unit operations during the assigned shift
Provide charge nurse leadership while maintaining a patient assignment
Ensure high-quality, patient-centered nursing care and efficient throughput
Support admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize patient flow
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff
Assist with staff scheduling and daily labor management
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and service recovery initiatives
Support onboarding, training, and performance management of nursing staff
Ensure compliance with clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
Assist with supply management and inventory control