Charge Nurse - ICU/CCU & Cath Lab

Smart Hires Corporation; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charge Nurse at Smart Hires Corporation leads nursing activities and staff function for the shift, coordinating unit operations and delivering direct patient care within scope. This role serves as a critical resource for patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other departments to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Required: CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; RCIS preferred. 1–2 years in an acute care setting; CCRN preferred.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: CA RN License, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; RCIS preferred.
• Education: Nursing degree with proof at hire.
• Experience: 1–2 years in acute care within last 3 years.
• CCRN: CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care within scope of practice.
• Coordinate and oversee patient care for the shift.
• Assess and document pain on admission and discharge.
• Coordinate shift assignments and staffing for next shift.
• Provide staff with guidance and act as a resource.
• Ensure compliance with standards and hospital policies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Staff training

Education

CA Registered Nurse License

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

RCIS preferred

Nursing degree (Associate/Diploma or higher)

Tools

Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology experience

Job description

The Charge Nurse at Smart Hires Corporation leads nursing activities and staff function for the shift, coordinating unit operations and delivering direct patient care within scope. This role serves as a critical resource for patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other departments to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Required: CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; RCIS preferred. 1–2 years in an acute care setting; CCRN preferred.