RN – Charge Nurse - ED - Full-Time | Nights

The Staff Pad; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency seeks an RN – Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department in Russellville, Arkansas. This role provides clinical leadership, ensuring efficient patient flow, staffing, and high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have BLS and ACLS certifications, as well as prior ED experience, with a preference for those with charge or leadership roles. This opportunity emphasizes bedside care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications are required; PALS certification is preferred.
• Candidates must have prior experience in emergency departments; charge or leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support nursing staff during assigned shifts.
• Coordinate patient flow, bed placement, and staffing assignments.
• Assist with high-acuity patients and emergency situations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and clinical standards.
• Serve as a resource for clinical decision-making.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient flow coordination

Emergency care

Compliance adherence

Decision-making

Job description

Russellville, United States | Posted on 01/27/2026

RN – Charge Nurse, Emergency Department (Nights)

Job Summary

The ED Charge Nurse (RN) provides clinical leadership and oversees patient flow, staffing, and quality of care in a fast-paced emergency department. This role supports bedside care while coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support ED nursing staff during assigned shifts

Coordinate patient flow, bed placement, and staffing assignments

Assist with high-acuity patients and emergency situations

Ensure compliance with safety, clinical, and documentation standards

Serve as a resource for clinical decision-making and problem-solving

Qualifications

BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred

Prior ED experience required; charge or leadership experience preferred