Night ER Charge Nurse: Leader in Level 1 Trauma Care

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Emergency Services department at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. The role involves leading a high-acuity ER team, coordinating patient flow, and serving as a clinical resource during emergencies.

The position is on-site, with night shifts and a 12-hour schedule. You will participate in unit leadership, patient safety initiatives, and collaboration with the pediatric transport team to support critical care services.

Qualifications

• Missouri RN license (or Compact multi-state license) is required.
• 1 year RN experience is required.
• Leadership abilities and strong communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care within the RN scope.
• Assess and reassess patient pain and symptoms with appropriate tools.
• Lead daily huddles and coordinate staffing for shifts.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth flow.
• Act as primary operational leader in emergent situations in ED.
• Ensure effective patient care through collaboration with the care team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing care

Staff leadership

Patient safety

Education

Missouri RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Emergency Services department at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. The role involves leading a high-acuity ER team, coordinating patient flow, and serving as a clinical resource during emergencies.

The position is on-site, with night shifts and a 12-hour schedule. You will participate in unit leadership, patient safety initiatives, and collaboration with the pediatric transport team to support critical care services.