Charge RN (ED) NIGHTS

Network Medical Management; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health is seeking an Emergency Department Charge Nurse in California to oversee clinical functions, lead staff, and ensure high-quality patient care on the assigned shift. This 12-hour role directs patient care activities based on assessments and staff skills while maintaining professional standards.

The position requires CA RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, a nursing degree, and at least one year of experience with strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Active, current, and unrestricted RN license in California.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees clinical functions and patient care delivery during the assigned shift.
• Directs staffing based on assessment of patient needs and staff skills.
• Promotes high-quality, patient-centered care and adherence to policies and standards.
• Acts as clinical leader and resource for staff, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN license CA

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Regulatory staffing

Acute care

Education

RN degree

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Compensation: $46.00 - $65.00 / hour

Department: 7010-Emergency Room

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Compensation: $46.00 - $65.00 / hour

Description

About the Role

The Emergency Department Charge Nurse oversees clinical functions related to the delivery of patient care, the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care for the assigned shift. Directs patient care activities by assigning staff and functions on the unit based on the Charge RN’s assessment of patient needs and the relative skills and abilities of staff, while maintaining clinical nursing practice skills and unit-specific expertise.

*This is a 12-hour shift

What You'll Do

• Performs professional nursing duties that integrate clinical expertise, critical thinking, and age-appropriate patient care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and advocate for patients and their families throughout the continuum of care. Serves as a clinical leader and resource for staff, promoting high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to promote excellence in care delivery and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Active, current, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• At least one (1) year of professional nursing knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to guide, mentor, and support clinical staff while promoting collaboration and accountability
• Strong understanding of patient classification systems, acuity-based staffing models, and regulatory staffing requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Ability to adapt quickly and maintain professionalism, flexibility, and composure in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environment
• Strong critical-thinking, organizational, and decision-making skills with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while fostering a patient-centered culture of safety and service excellence.

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Our organization follows an in person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a weekly basis. The hospital is located at 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780.
• The total compensation target pay range for this role is $46.00 -$65.00 per hour. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.

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Additional Information:

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.