Charge Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center; Harrison (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ is seeking a Night Shift, full-time Medical/Surgical Charge Registered Nurse to lead nursing care on the Med-Surg unit. The role emphasizes patient safety, team leadership, and adherence to the nursing process to deliver high-quality care.

Candidates must have an RN license in NJ, an Associate's degree in Nursing, BLS, and at least one year of Med-Surg RN experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Licensed as an RN in the State of New Jersey.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• At least one year of experience as a Staff RN on a Medical/Surgical unit is required.

Responsibilities

• The Charge Nurse—Medical/Surgical Unit has the leadership skills, authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process.
• They are an extension of the leadership team and must conduct themselves as such.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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.
• Learn more about thebenefits offeredfor this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Learn About a Day in the life of a Med-Surg RN:

Responsibilities

• The Charge Nurse—Medical/Surgical Unit has the leadership skills, authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process.
• They are an extension of the leadership team (director, manager, nursing supervisor, clinical preceptor, and/or house supervisor) and must conduct themselves as such.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required,
• Licensed as an RN in the State of New Jersey
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• At least one year of experience as a Staff RN on a Medical/Surgical unit is required

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.