Primary Charge Nurse Med Surg
OSF HealthCare$37.05–$54.54/hr2 locations in IllinoisFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night- $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Magnet hospital
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Open in 2 locations
OSF HealthCare 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.
Illinois
2 open- $37.05–$54.54/hr
ALTON, IL (opens on this page)
FULL_TIME · Posted 1w ago
- $37.05–$54.54/hr
KEWANEE, IL (opens on this page)
FULL_TIME · Posted 2w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $37.05–$54.54 an hour. Open charge nurse jobs in Illinois post a median of $45.80 an hour, the middle half $45.80–$47.93, across 24 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Charge nurses employed in Illinois earn a median of $46.15 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
OSF Saint Anthony's Hospital in Alton reported 14 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 631,776 hours worked: 4.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 4.5 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
What Illinois law requires of the employer
- Nurse staffing committee or plan: Illinois hospitals must run a nursing care committee and follow a written unit-by-unit staffing plan with minimum nurse-to-patient needs. 210 ILCS 85/10.10(c)(1) (source: 210 ILCS 85/10.10(c)(1))
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About the job
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Pay range for this position is $37.05 - $54.54/hour . Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.
Shift Differentials
- 3rd shift - $4.00/hour
- Weekends - $3.25/hour
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Bonus offered
OSF St. Anthony's Health Center is a newly designated Magnet Hospital with Distinction, receiving its first designation in 2025!
Our Medical Surgical Unit is a great place to begin your career as a graduate nurse learn about nursing skills, teamwork, and critical thinking. Our unit also challenges the experienced nursing staff with the complexity and acuity of our patient population. we have a 45 bed unit comprised of a diverse population of patients. Some of the diagnosises that we see range from COPD, CHF, pneumoia, stroke, AKI, Medical stabilization, and much more.
Nursing ratios are 4-6:1 and the goal is to maintain a free charge who has the ability to help with patient throughput and patient placement. Nurses hire in through our progression competency onboarding model and work through critical thinking skills before they come off of orientation. Our medical surgical team sets the bar high with our hyperfocus on quality metrics and an excellent patient experience.
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY: The Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED assists in overseeing and directing work of nursing personnel engaging in providing patient/nursing care services on assigned shifts, according to departmental policies and nursing care standards. Demonstrates accountability for ensuring safe, high quality patient care, enhances the patient /family experience, and provides effective leadership contributing to the delivery of the organization's objectives. Determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments, and serves as a resource person for unit personnel in resolving operational and patient care problems. The RN Hospital Inpatient/ED operates in units that provide 24/7 care in the hospital.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Associates in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire into role.
- Licenses/Certifications: RN-Registered Nurse BLS and ACLS, PALS, or other certification as required by unit.
- Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Experience: 2 years of experience on the unit or similar unit.
- License/Certifications: Certification in area of specialty.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From OSF HealthCare's job posting for ALTON, IL, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About OSF HealthCare
OSF HealthCare is a Catholic health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, with almost 27,000 (source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare) employees, 16 (source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare) hospitals and 174 (source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare) locations in Illinois and Michigan. Source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare
Based in Peoria, ILHires in Illinois, MichiganPay on its listings: 82.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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