Charge Nurse / RN Acute Vascular

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Health benefits

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a day shift, full-time Acute Vascular Medical Surgical Charge RN in Tyler, Texas. The role emphasizes coordinating care for a unit-specific patient population with a collaborative care model.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring delivery of quality care, and working with physicians to meet hospital goals. Texas RN license and ACLS/BLS readiness within specified timelines are required.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• ACLS required within 6 months of employment.
• Two years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience.
• One year of Charge Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care for unit-specific patient population with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Collaborate with medical staff to meet hospital and department goals.
• Manage departmental activities in line with hospital policy and physician orders.

Skills

Charge Nurse

Inpatient/acute care

ACLS/BLS certification

Education

RN degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Acute Vascular Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24‑hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Learn About A Day in the Life of a Med Surg RN

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population utilizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her illness or condition.
• Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to ensure the continuous delivery of quality patient care.
• Works cooperatively with appropriate medical staff to ensure accomplishment of hospital and departmental goals.
• Manages departmental activities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered consistent with physician’s orders and treatment protocols.
• Oversees the implementation of a plan of care appropriate to each patient’s needs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Texas RN License.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Two years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience.
• One Year of Charge Nurse experience.