Charge Registered Nurse / RN Post Surgical Med Surg

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX seeks a day shift, full-time Post Surgical Medical Surgical Charge RN to coordinate and deliver unit-based care. The role emphasizes collaboration, supervision of staff, and alignment with physician orders and care protocols.

Qualified candidates hold a Texas RN license, an RN degree, and certifications in BLS; ACLS is required within six months. Inpatient, acute care experience and prior Charge Nurse exposure are preferred for this critical operating

Qualifications

• Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school.
• Current Texas RN License.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provides clinical supervision to staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Works with medical staff to achieve hospital and department goals.
• Manages departmental activities per hospital policies and physician orders.
• Oversees the plan of care tailored to each patient’s needs.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Team supervision

Policy compliance

Plan of care implementation

Education

RN degree from accredited school

Texas RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Post Surgical Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, 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:

• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population utilizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her illness or condition.
• Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to ensure the continuous delivery of quality patient care.
• Works cooperatively with appropriate medical staff to ensure accomplishment of hospital and departmental goals.
• Manages departmental activities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered consistent with physician’s orders and treatment protocols.
• Oversees the implementation of a plan of care appropriate to each patient’s needs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current Texas RN License
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment

Preferred Job Requirements

• Three years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience
• One year of Charge Nurse experience