Registered Nurse (RN), Charge | Emergency Room | Days

MUSC Health; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department. You will lead the ER team during shifts, coordinate patient care, assign duties, and manage staffing to meet patient needs. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and rapid decision-making in a high-intensity environment.

Requirements include SC RN license (or compact), BLS & ACLS, 2+ years RN experience; BSN preferred. We offer an hourly wage and a 36-hour weekly schedule in the LAN area.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in South Carolina or a compact state.
• BLS & ACLS through the American Heart Association.
• 2+ years of RN experience.
• BSN preferred, not required.
• Strong leadership, delegation, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating care and supervising licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Ensure compliance with Emergency Department nursing standards and best practices.
• Communicate unit needs and concerns to department leadership.
• Support staffing needs, including floating and on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Promote safe, compassionate, and exceptional patient care—even when the pace is at its highest

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Communication

Critical-thinking

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

Days | 7 AM-7 PM

Lead. Thrive. Make Every Second Count.

Are you a confident, quick-thinking RN ready to lead when it matters most? Join our fast-paced Emergency Department as a Charge Nurse, where your clinical expertise, leadership, and ability to make real-time decisions can make a difference every day.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001480 LAN - Emergency Dept (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead the ER team through critical moments and changing priorities
• Coordinate patient care, assignments, and staffing throughout your shift
• Work alongside a dedicated team that values collaboration and trust
• Strengthen your leadership skills in a dynamic, high-impact environment

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating care and supervising licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Ensure compliance with Emergency Department nursing standards and best practices.
• Communicate unit needs and concerns to department leadership.
• Support staffing needs, including floating and on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Promote safe, compassionate, and exceptional patient care—even when the pace is at its highest

Additional Job Description

What You Bring

• Current RN license in South Carolina or a compact state
• BLS & ACLS through the American Heart Association
• 2+ years of RN experience
• BSN preferred, not required
• Strong leadership, delegation, communication, and critical-thinking skills

Ready to Lead on the Front Lines?

Bring your experience. Lead with confidence. Make every second count.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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