Lead Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Charge)

Premiere Healthcare Staffing; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Premiere Healthcare Staffing seeks a Travel Med Surg Charge Nurse to lead bedside care in acute care hospital settings across the region. You will coordinate patient assignments, mentor unit nurses, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for diverse medical-surgical patients.

You’ll collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, oversee admissions and discharges, manage patient flow, respond to emergencies, and uphold patient safety and regulatory compliance while adapting to

Qualifications

• Experience as Charge Nurse or lead nurse in an acute care setting.
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to mentor and coach nursing staff to maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient assignments across units.
• Oversee admissions and discharges to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Mentor and support unit nurses and staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bedside nursing

Mentoring

Care coordination

Adaptability

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Travel Med Surg Charge Nurse to provide leadership and bedside care in acute care hospital settings. In this role, you will coordinate patient assignments, support and mentor unit nurses, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for diverse adult medical-surgical populations. You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, oversee admissions and discharges, manage patient flow, and respond to emergencies. This travel position requires adaptability, strong communication, and a commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and compassionate, culturally sensitive care.