Charge Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in Texas is hiring a night shift, full-time Medical Surgical Charge Nurse to lead the Med/Surg unit and ensure safe, efficient patient care.

The Charge Nurse will assign staff, coordinate care, perform rounds, and uphold TJC standards while guiding the team through staffing decisions and performance improvement initiatives.

Join a patient-centered environment that values quality outcomes, professional development, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license required to practice in Texas.
• Current multi-state license via NLC allowed.
• BSN degree must be pursued with completion within 4 years of hire.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required on hire.
• Minimum 1 year Med/Surg RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical leader for Med/Surg unit operations.
• Manage shift assignments, coordinate care, and ensure patient flow.
• Rounding on patients and maintaining TJC compliance.
• Participation in staff evaluations and performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

RN License

BSN by hire

BLS

ACLS

Med/Surg experience

Charge nurse experience

Education

Texas RN Licensure

BSN within 4 years

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Charge 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.

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

Responsibilities

• This position serves as the clinical leader responsible for operations and management of the Med/Surg unit.
• The Charge Nurse 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 TJC compliance.
• The Charge Nurse assumes long range responsibilities such as employee evaluations, corrective action, business/budget planning, and performance improvement.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Completion of education to obtain Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Registered Nurse (RN) with Texas Board of Nursing – OR – current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact
• Required to complete the education necessary to obtain my BSN degree within four (4) years of my date of hire with Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ACLS through American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Med/Surg hospital setting required

Job Requirements Preferred:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a charge or relief charge nurse