ICU Night Charge Nurse — Lead & Elevate Patient Care

Ardent Health Services; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Amarillo, TX seeks a night shift, full-time ICU Charge Registered Nurse to join our team. The role oversees patient care for a shift and provides nursing leadership in a high-acuity environment.

You will coordinate nursing care, delegate tasks, and collaborate with the medical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining safety and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Texas RN license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• The Charge Nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation and coordination of patient care for a shift.
• She/he provides leadership to the staff by working cooperatively with the nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team to assure that care is given through utilization of the nursing process.

Skills

Nursing

Critical care

Team leadership

Education

Accredited nursing program

Texas RN license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Charge Registered Nurse in Amarillo, TX

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service and dignity.

Responsibilities

• The Charge Nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation and coordination of patient care for a shift.
• She/he provides leadership to the staff by working cooperatively with the nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team to assure that care is given through utilization of the nursing process.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.

• Current license as an RN in the state of Texas

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Prior leadership or charge nurse experience
• 2-3 years of experience in a hospital setting as a staff nurse