RN / Charge RN | Acute Care Unit (ACU)

Logan Health; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health in Montana is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Acute Care Unit. You’ll provide safe, compassionate care, support a multidisciplinary team, and may assume charge nurse duties when assigned.

Night shifts are 12 hours, with 36 hours per week. Logan Health emphasizes professional development, Magnet journey progress, and patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or compact license required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Chemo Provider card required or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Previous Medical/Surgical or Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Previous charge nurse experience or experience providing nursing leadership and supporting unit operations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to prioritize care in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated ability to support colleagues, navigate changing priorities, and contribute to a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, evidence‑based nursing care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes.
• Deliver nursing care to patients with complex medical, surgical, and oncology needs.
• Administer and monitor inpatient chemotherapy treatments per protocols and safety standards.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout care and treatment.
• Monitor for treatment‑related side effects and escalate concerns as needed.
• Coordinate with oncologists, pharmacists, and team members for comprehensive care.
• Care for diverse surgical patients, including complex procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow clinical standards and safety practices.
• Charge nurse assignments may occur and vary by shift.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Prioritization

Education

Montana RN license (or compact)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Chemo Provider card

Job description

Nursing Just Got More Rewarding at Logan Health Inpatient RN wages start at $41.78/hour, with higher starting rates based on experience. This puts Logan Health among the most competitive employers in Montana for RN compensation, with enhanced total rewards including improved differentials, certification pay, call pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. Join a nursing community focused on clinical excellence, with DNV standards and a newly launched journey toward Magnet recognition. Grow your career, strengthen your practice, and have a voice through professional development, RN fellowships, career advancement, and shared governance. With Planetree Person‑Centered Care, patients, families and caregivers remain at the heart of what we do. Are You Ready to Make an Impact in Acute Care? Join Logan Health's Acute Care Unit (ACU) as a Registered Nurse and bring your clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and passion for patient care to a collaborative team caring for patients with a wide range of medical conditions, including COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, kidney failure, dementia, GI bleeds, wound care needs, and more. We’re seeking experienced RNs with strong clinical skills and the ability to provide exceptional patient care in a fast‑paced environment. In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, you may be assigned charge nurse duties based on unit staffing and operational needs. When serving as charge nurse, you’ll help coordinate patient flow, support staffing operations, serve as a clinical resource, and promote safe, effective unit operations. This is a Staff RN position that includes Charge nurse responsibilities when assigned. Responsibilities may vary between shifts, and you may work shifts focused entirely on your regular Staff RN duties without an assigned charge nurse role.

Our Mission

Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision

Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values

• Be Kind
• Trust and Be Trusted
• Work Together
• Strive for Excellence

Why ACU?

Our Acute Care Unit cares for a diverse medical population, providing nurses with broad clinical exposure and opportunities to develop advanced assessment, prioritization, and leadership skills. As an RN, you’ll support a highly collaborative team while helping coordinate care for patients with complex medical conditions and varying levels of acuity. As part of this team, you’ll have opportunities to strengthen your clinical expertise, collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, and support a culture of nursing excellence. When assigned charge nurse responsibilities, you’ll also help guide unit operations and support your fellow nurses in delivering exceptional patient care.

Why Join Logan Health Nursing?

We’re investing in permanent nursing teams across Logan Health and creating opportunities for experienced nurses to grow their careers, influence nursing practice, and make a lasting impact. Recently increased RN wage scale for SEIU‑represented positions. Shared Governance model that empowers nurses to influence practice. Active Magnet journey focused on nursing excellence. Self‑scheduling opportunities that support work‑life balance. Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer‑paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Discounted Logan Health Fitness Center membership.
• Collaborative, team‑focused culture.
• Opportunities for advancement across a growing healthcare system.

What You'll Do

• As a Staff RN, you’ll provide safe, compassionate, evidence‑based nursing care while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes.
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient responses and outcomes.
• Deliver nursing care to patients with complex medical, surgical, and oncology needs.
• Administer and monitor inpatient chemotherapy treatments in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout their care and treatment.
• Monitor for treatment‑related side effects, complications, and changes in patient condition, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Care for a variety of surgical patients, including those recovering from thoracic procedures, colectomies, Whipple procedures, and other complex surgeries.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical standards, organizational policies, and patient safety practices.
• Charge nurse assignments are based on operational needs and leadership direction and may vary between shifts. The RN may be assigned to function as charge nurse for some shifts and provide direct patient care in the standard Staff RN capacity during others.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or compact license required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Chemo Provider card required or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Previous Medical/Surgical or Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Previous charge nurse experience or experience providing nursing leadership and supporting unit operations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to prioritize care in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated ability to support colleagues, navigate changing priorities, and contribute to a positive team environment.

Live Where Others Vacation

At Logan Health, you’ll build a meaningful nursing career while enjoying everything Northwest Montana has to offer. Surrounded by Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, the Flathead Valley offers an unmatched quality of life for those seeking both professional fulfillment and personal adventure.

Shift

Night Shift - 12 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule

36 hours/week, 3 12‑hour Night shifts. Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre‑Employment Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug screening
• Health and immunizations screening
• Physical demand review/screening
• Equal opportunity employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M‑F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.