Registered Charge Nurse - ICU - Nights

BayCare Health System; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Riverview, FL is seeking a Registered Charge Nurse for the ICU night shift to lead the crew, coordinate assignments, and ensure high‑quality patient care. The role requires assessing critically ill patients, implementing care plans, administering medications, monitoring hemodynamics and ventilated patients, and collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

Experience in ICU with leadership is preferred; Florida RN license required; BSN and CCRN are

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Florida required; BSN preferred and national critical care certification (e.g., CCRN) is an advantage.
• Strong general Nursing skills including patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation.
• Critical Care Nursing skills such as managing ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex medication administration.
• Emergency Nursing and acute care skills to respond to rapid changes in patient status and crises.
• Foundational knowledge in Medicine and Critical Care Medicine to collaborate effectively with physicians and interpret clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff, organize assignments, and ensure safe, high‑quality patient care during night shifts.
• Assess critically ill patients and implement/evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor complex equipment and vital signs.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; facilitate patient and family communication.
• Mentor staff and participate in performance improvement initiatives; maintain a supportive unit environment.

Skills

General Nursing skills

Critical Care Nursing

Emergency Nursing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Education

Florida RN license

BSN preferred

CCRN certification advantageous

Job description

Company Description BayCare Health System is a leading not-for-profit academic health care organization serving individuals and families across the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. The system includes 16 hospitals, a dedicated children’s hospital, and hundreds of convenient care locations. BayCare is West Central Florida’s largest provider of behavioral health and pediatric services, with BayCare Medical Group among the region’s largest provider groups. Its extensive network offers ambulatory services such as labs, imaging, surgical centers, urgent care, wellness centers, and one of Florida’s largest home care agencies, BayCare HomeCare. Guided by a mission to improve the health of all it serves, BayCare delivers community-owned health care that emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care.

Role Description The Registered Charge Nurse – ICU – Nights is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Riverview, FL. This role provides leadership and coordination for the night shift in the ICU, including supervising nursing staff, organizing assignments, and ensuring safe, high‑quality patient care. The position involves assessing critically ill patients, implementing and evaluating individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring complex equipment and vital signs. The charge nurse collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, facilitates patient and family communication, and supports adherence to clinical protocols and regulatory standards. Additional responsibilities include mentoring staff, participating in performance improvement initiatives, and helping maintain a supportive, efficient unit environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong general Nursing skills, including patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation.
• Candidates should possess Critical Care Nursing skills, such as managing ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex medication administration.
• Candidates should possess Emergency Nursing and acute care skills to respond effectively to rapid changes in patient status and crises.
• Candidates should possess foundational knowledge in Medicine and Critical Care Medicine to collaborate effectively with physicians and interpret clinical data.
• Current RN license in the state of Florida required; BSN preferred and national critical care certification (e.g., CCRN) is an advantage.
• Previous ICU experience and prior charge or leadership experience on a hospital unit strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical decision‑making, communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to work night shifts, maintain composure in high‑stress situations, and support a culture of safety and compassionate care.