Charge RN: Neuroscience ICU - RNWP - Nights

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care, part of University of Missouri Health Care, seeks a passionate Core Charge Registered Nurse for the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. This on-site role supports rapid patient flow, staffing coordination, and real-time unit operations in a high-acuity NSICU setting.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Missouri Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state licensure.
• At least 1 year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nursing care within the RN scope, including assessment and goal setting.
• Coordinates daily staffing assignments based on patient acuity and unit needs.
• Adjust staffing levels to maintain safe patient care standards.
• Ensures smooth patient flow and efficient bed management within the unit.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans and outcomes.
• Audits patient charts and documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical care

Nursing assessment

Patient flow coordination

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Shift: 3-12's - Weekend Nights (Fri, Sat, & Sun)
Work Arrangement:On-Site
Department: Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit

Facility: University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience
• Special Pay: Additional $3.00 per hour
• Shift Differentials:
  • Additional $2.75 per hour for weekday evening shift
  • Additional $4.00 per hour for weekday night shift
  • Additional $8.00 per hour for weekend day shift
  • Additional $10.75 per hour for weekend evening shift
  • Additional $12.00 per hour for weekend night shift

ABOUT THE POSITION

During each 36-hour workweek, Core Charge Nurses are responsible for completing two chart or process audits to support quality and compliance. This role includes active participation in staffing coordination and daily operational oversight, including tracking unit productivity through HPPPD and maintaining census data using designated productivity tools.

Core Charge Nurses are expected to focus on shift-to-shift operational details—such as patient flow, staffing adjustments, and real-time unit needs—allowing leadership to concentrate on broader management and strategic responsibilities.

ABOUT THE NEUROSCIENCE ICU

The Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) is a 30-bed, high-acuity unit specializing in the care of patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. We serve a broad patient population from across the region, providing expert care for individuals experiencing hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, seizure disorders, and those recovering from neurosurgical procedures.

Our nurses are highly trained in managing advanced neurological monitoring and life-support equipment, and they deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. MU Health Care is proud to be the first and only institution in mid-Missouri to earn the Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from DNV GL Healthcare. As a certified Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center, we represent the highest level of expertise in stroke treatment.

The Neuro ICU is also actively involved in clinical research and maintains strong partnerships with the Nurse Residency Program and the School of Medicine, offering exceptional opportunities for professional development and academic engagement.

If you're passionate about neuroscience and critical care, and want to be part of a team that leads in innovation, research, and excellence in patient care, we invite you to join us!

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Core Charge Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional clinical skills, and has a strong commitment to patient-centered care. We seek individuals who are proactive, compassionate, and excellent communicators, capable of collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. If you are a problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a drive for continuous improvement, we want you on our team. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and advancing the standards of nursing care.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provides clinical patient care within the scope of a Registered Nurse, including assessment of condition, goal setting, and nursing actions to meet the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient.
• Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses patient self-report and symptoms of pain promptly, utilizing an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of medications regarding action and side effects. Report pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educates patients and patients' chosen support person(s) about medications.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.
• Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of MU Health Care and assigned nursing unit.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. resident physician, ancillary support teams) and records those observations accurately and concisely.
• Coordinates daily staffing assignments based on patient acuity and unit needs.
• Adjust staffing levels as necessary throughout the shift to maintain safe patient care standards.
• Ensures smooth patient flow and efficient bed management within the unit.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients as needed.
• Responds to clinical emergencies or critical incidents within the unit.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare providers and other departments during emergencies.
• Facilitates effective communication between nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Provides clinical guidance and support to nursing staff, including performance feedback.
• Serves as a resource for nursing staff regarding clinical issues and patient care decisions.
• Addresses and resolves patient care concerns and complaints promptly, escalating to the clinical manager or Office of Patient Experience as appropriate.
• Conducts assigned audits of patient charts and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based quality improvement activities.
• Audits adherence to infection control protocols and patient safety guidelines.
• Participates in unit meetings, committees, and projects to contribute to unit goals and initiatives.
• Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups. Full understanding of the attendance and punctuality guidelines and the dress code.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
• One (1) year of RN experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.