ICU Charge RN

CommonSpirit Health; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Clinical ladder pay

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health invites applications for an ICU Charge Nurse role at CHI St. Vincent North in Arkansas. You will supervise critical care patients, lead rounds, and perform procedures per care plans while coordinating with physicians and the nursing team.

The position requires an unencumbered Arkansas RN license, 2 years of acute care experience (ICU preferred), and BLS/ACLS certification. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arkansas (unencumbered).
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience, ICU preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the ICU nursing team to deliver high-quality care.
• Take shift reports and coordinate rounds with the team.
• Provide procedures per care plans and assist physicians as needed.
• Monitor patient status and advocate for patient needs.
• Participate in leadership meetings and share updates with staff.
• Mentor assistant nurse managers and other nurses to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Multitasking

Advocacy

Communication

Education

RN license in Arkansas

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our ICU Charge Nurse at CHI St. Vincent North, you'll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life‑threatening disease.

You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients MRI or CT, or administering medications.

To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients—remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate—supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, it’s your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive which puts you on the radar for advancement.

• Ability to serve as leader and teammate
• Ensure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients
• High level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families
• Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, areas for improvement, etc. and share that information with your team
• Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department
• Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others

*We are offering a **sign on bonus up to $25,000* *to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.*

• Job Requirements*Required
• Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas
• 2 years of acute care experience is required, preferably in an ICU setting
• BLS through the *American Heart Association* is required
• ACLS through the *American Heart Association* is required

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St Vincent North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well‑being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

*Pay Range*

$37.45 - $49.09 /hour