ER Charge Nurse – Weekend Day Shift (Level 1 Trauma)

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Emergency Services department at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. This full-time weekend days role manages high-acuity cases in a Level 1 Trauma Center, supports bed management, and leads daily huddles to ensure timely, safe patient care.

Ideal candidates are strong communicators with RN licensure in Missouri and at least one year of experience. On-site shifts include holiday rotation and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Missouri RN license or multi-state RN licensure required.
• 1 year of RN experience required.
• On-site work in Emergency Services and related units.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care within the RN scope in Emergency Services.
• Lead by example and coordinate unit operations during shifts.
• Participate in daily staffing and huddles, ensuring patient safety.
• Collaborate with ER teams, pediatrics transport, and other departments.
• Respond to escalations and support delivery of high‑quality care.

Skills

Strong communicator

Education

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or multi-state RN licensure

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Emergency Services department at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. This full-time weekend days role manages high-acuity cases in a Level 1 Trauma Center, supports bed management, and leads daily huddles to ensure timely, safe patient care.

Ideal candidates are strong communicators with RN licensure in Missouri and at least one year of experience. On-site shifts include holiday rotation and collaboration across teams.