ER Charge Nurse: Lead Critical Care & Team

MUSC Health; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department. You will lead the ER team during shifts, coordinate patient care, assign duties, and manage staffing to meet patient needs. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and rapid decision-making in a high-intensity environment.

Requirements include SC RN license (or compact), BLS & ACLS, 2+ years RN experience; BSN preferred. We offer an hourly wage and a 36-hour weekly schedule in the LAN area.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in South Carolina or a compact state.
• BLS & ACLS through the American Heart Association.
• 2+ years of RN experience.
• BSN preferred, not required.
• Strong leadership, delegation, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating care and supervising licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Ensure compliance with Emergency Department nursing standards and best practices.
• Communicate unit needs and concerns to department leadership.
• Support staffing needs, including floating and on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Promote safe, compassionate, and exceptional patient care—even when the pace is at its highest

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Communication

Critical-thinking

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department. You will lead the ER team during shifts, coordinate patient care, assign duties, and manage staffing to meet patient needs. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and rapid decision-making in a high-intensity environment.

Requirements include SC RN license (or compact), BLS & ACLS, 2+ years RN experience; BSN preferred. We offer an hourly wage and a 36-hour weekly schedule in the LAN area.