Charge RN Emergency NIGHTS

Astrana Health, Inc.; Tustin (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health, Inc. is seeking a Charge RN for the Emergency Department to lead clinical care on night shifts. This role supervises staff, assigns tasks, and ensures adherence to nursing standards and regulatory requirements.

The 12-hour night-shift position requires California RN licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications, and a minimum of one year of nursing experience. Onsite at 14662 Newport Ave, you’ll collaborate with physicians and teams to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active, current California RN license and unrestricted practice.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications per AHA standards.
• Minimum 1 year of professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical functions and patient care on the assigned 12-hour night shift.
• Direct staff, assign tasks, and ensure adherence to standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff coordination

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

AHA BLS certification

AHA ACLS certification

Job description

Charge RN Emergency NIGHTS

Department: 7010-Emergency Room

Employment Type: Full Time

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.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

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.