Charge Registered Nurse / RN ICU

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Harker Heights, TX is seeking a day shift, full-time ICU Registered Nurse to join Seton Medical Center Harker Heights’ ICU team. You’ll lead shift operations, coordinate patient care, and ensure compliance with TJC standards while delivering high-quality critical care.

Ideal candidates hold Texas RN licensure, ACLS/PALS, BLS, and 1+ year ICU experience; Nurse Licensure Compact recognition is a plus.

Qualifications

• Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.
• NLC recognition (multistate) preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required on hire.
• 1+ year of ICU experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and coordinate care in the ICU.
• Rounding on patients and ensuring Joint Commission compliance.

Skills

ICU patient care

Leadership

Communication

Education

Texas RN license

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• 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:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.

Responsibilities

• The charge nurse serves as the clinical leader responsible for operations and management of the ICU unit.
• Assumes responsibility for shift operations such as making appropriate assignments, coordinating care, resolving issues, functioning as the resource nurse, participating in staffing decisions, rounding on patients, and maintaining The Joint Commission (TJC) compliance.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Completion of education to obtain Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• RN with Texas Board of Nursing – OR – current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification through AHA is required upon hire.
• Active PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification is required upon hire.
• 1+ years of experience in an ICU hospital setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information

Job Requirements Preferred:

• Experience with patient safety best practices.
• 1+ years of experience as a charge or relief charge nurse