RN:Med Surg

Job Title: WI FT Charge RN Med/Surg

City/State: Mauston, Wisconsin

Shift: Night Shifts (6pm-6:30am) every other weekend

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: 06/30/2026

Job Description:

The Charge Nurse position coordinates and evaluates the delivery of safe and effective patient care by communicating across departments and disciplines to assure implementation of this care. This role serves as a nursing resource for hospital departments and a liaison for patients, visitors, and between hospital departments and administration. The Charge Nurse will demonstrate professionalism at all times, meet regulatory and policy requirements, engage standards of practice, and hold team members accountable for safe, competent practice, quality care, and continual improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee communication related to the coordination of patient care across the facility.
• Daily rounding in departments to assess and communicate patient transfers between departments.
• Oversee flow between departments.
• Lead in setting the tone for a professional work environment by mentoring and being a resource for questions/interventions.
• Assist staff in providing direct patient care as needed and ensure staff is available to fill needs.
• Assist with determining proper patient placement for those being admitted to Acute Care.
• Assist with after-hours Pharmacy needs.
• Activation and management of Incident Command in a Mass Casualty Incident.
• Assist with coordinating any staffing needs between departments.

Requirements:

• Two-year degree in nursing required, BSN preferred.
• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Registered Nursing license.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certification required or obtained within 12 months of hire; TNCC encouraged.
• 3+ years related work experience required.