Charge Nurse - ED (0.9 FTE, 7a-7p)

Responsibilities

As an integral member of the health care team, the Charge RN functions within the scope of practice as defined by the State and the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice. Responsible for the planning, organization and delivery of safe and timely patient and family care for all patients on the unit during each shift or for providing safe direct patient care. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages. Applies the nursing process to the oversight and coordination of patient care for the entire unit patient population during the assigned shift. Assists in meeting Seattle Children’s strategic plans by incorporating initiatives such as Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI) and ART into daily work. Provides coverage for clinical areas with unpredictable needs, including Apheresis, Cardiac Cath Lab, Dialysis, ECMO, Home Care Services, Imaging Services (including GI Procedures), Peri‑operative Services, and Transplant Coordination.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience required.
• Preference for current experience in the hiring area (e.g., Peri‑operative Services, PICU) and in pediatrics.

Credentials

• Current Washington State RN license (or other state license required for practice).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required.
• PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) may be accepted in lieu of BLS; ACLS is not acceptable as a substitute.
• Charge Nurses in specified areas must obtain and maintain PALS within 6 months of employment.
• Charge Nurses in the Emergency Department, PICU, CICU, or Airlift Northwest must obtain ACLS within 3 months of hire.
• For nurses performing moderately complex point‑of‑care testing, a copy of the highest academic diploma or transcript must be on record with Human Resources upon hire (including equivalency evaluation for foreign credentials).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• More than one year of pediatric health‑care nursing experience.

Compensation

Salary range: $51.60 – $91.30 per hour (based on full‑time employment of 2,080 hours per calendar year). Offers are determined by factors such as equity, skills, experience, and expertise and may vary within the stated range. This range applies to positions located in Seattle; compensation for positions outside Seattle may differ.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s provides a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, a 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and additional offerings. Full details are available on the Seattle Children’s careers website.

About Seattle Children’s

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what Seattle Children’s does—to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. As a mission‑driven organization, we care for all children in our region regardless of a family’s ability to pay. We deliver superior patient care, advance pediatric research, and serve as the academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Recognized nationally for excellence, we are a Magnet‑designated institution that values compassion, excellence, integrity, collaboration, equity, and innovation. Seattle Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.