Charge Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center; Verona (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; 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 Medical-Surgical Unit. This role requires strong clinical expertise and leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, mentoring staff, and collaborating with the leadership team to maintain optimal outcomes during night shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Licensed as an RN in New Jersey.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• At least one year of Med/Surg RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing care delivery on the Medical/Surgical unit with leadership accountability.
• Coordinate shift operations and ensure patient safety and quality care.

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.