Charge Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg
- BLS
Open in 4 locations
Ardent Health posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
New Jersey
2 openMontclair, NJ (opens in new tab)
FULL_TIME · Posted 6d ago
Westwood, NJ (opens in new tab)
FULL_TIME · Posted 3mo ago
New Mexico
1 openAlbuquerque, NM (opens in new tab)
FULL_TIME · Posted 1mo ago
Texas
1 openHarker Heights, TX (opens in new tab)
FULL_TIME · Posted 2mo ago
About the job
Overview
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse in Montclair, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
- Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.
Get to Know Your Team
- Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
Learn About a Day in the life of a Med-Surg RN:
Responsibilities
- The Charge Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit has the leadership skills, authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process.
- They are an extension of the leadership team (director, manager, nursing supervisor, clinical preceptor, and/or house supervisor) and must conduct themselves as such.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required,
- Licensed as an RN in the State of New Jersey
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- At least one year of experience as a Staff RN on a Medical/Surgical unit is required
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.
From Ardent Health's job posting for Montclair, NJ, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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