Charge RN (Emergency) NIGHTS

Astrana Health; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health is seeking an Emergency Department Charge Nurse for a 12-hour shift in Tustin, CA. You will oversee clinical functions, assign staff, and maintain standards of care for the shift.

Ideal candidates hold an active CA RN license, BLS and ACLS, with at least 1 year of nursing experience and demonstrated leadership abilities to mentor clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Active, current CA RN license.
• 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 year of professional nursing knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with mentoring staff.
• Strong understanding of patient classification and acuity-based staffing.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional nursing duties integrating clinical expertise to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and advocate for patients and families.
• Serves as a clinical leader and resource for staff, promoting high-quality, patient-centered care and regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN License CA

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

School of Nursing graduate

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.