Charge Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery

CARIN Alliance; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

RN career ladder

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in Missouri is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) to lead and support an orthopedic surgery unit. You will provide clinical care, mentor staff, promote patient safety, and drive quality outcomes in a fast-paced setting.

The role is full-time on site, with opportunities for career advancement through a structured RN ladder and sign-on bonuses. Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree required.
• RN license required.
• 2–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit operations and patient flow.
• Assist with admissions and discharges.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Perform clinical tasks and ensure care quality.
• Conduct audits to ensure proper documentation and patient care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing diploma or associate degree

RN license

2–5 years clinical experience

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

The role involves leading and supporting a unit in orthopedic surgery as a Charge Nurse (RN), providing clinical care, mentoring staff, and ensuring patient safety and quality standards.

• Responsibilities include: coordinating unit operations, assisting with patient admissions and discharges, participating in interdisciplinary rounds, performing clinical tasks, and conducting audits to ensure proper documentation and care.
• Leadership duties: serve as a clinical resource, promote teamwork, and facilitate patient-centered care.
• Qualifications: Nursing diploma or associate's degree, RN license, 2-5 years of clinical experience, with preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Skills: clinical expertise, leadership, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• The position offers benefits, sign-on bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement through a structured RN career ladder focused on professional development, leadership, and service excellence.

This full-time role is essential for supporting unit operations, fostering a collaborative environment, and enhancing patient care quality in a fast-paced orthopedic surgical setting.