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

Role Overview

As an integral member of the health‑care team, the Charge RN functions within the scope of practice defined by the State and the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice. The role is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering safe and timely patient and family care for all patients on the unit during each shift, as well as providing direct patient care when needed. The Charge RN applies the nursing process to oversee and coordinate care for the entire unit patient population, interacts appropriately with staff, patients, and families of all ages, and incorporates Seattle Children’s strategic initiatives (e.g., Continuous Performance Improvement, ART) into daily work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver safe, timely patient and family care for all unit patients each shift.
• Apply the nursing process to oversee and coordinate care for the entire unit population.
• Provide direct patient care as required.
• Interact effectively with staff, patients, and families of all ages.
• Integrate Seattle Children’s strategic plans (CPI, ART, etc.) into daily workflow.
• Respond to clinical unpredictable needs and fulfill call obligations in designated areas (e.g., Apheresis, Cardiac Cath Lab, Dialysis, ECMO, Home Care Services, Imaging Services, Perioperative Services, Transplant Coordination).

Requirements

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

Credentials

• Current Washington State RN license (or equivalent license for the state of 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).

Compensation

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

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details are available on the Seattle Children’s careers website.

About Seattle Children’s

Hope. Care. Cure. These three words capture Seattle Children’s mission to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. As a Magnet‑designated, nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center, Seattle Children’s serves Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho—the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country. The organization is guided by core values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity, and Innovation, and is committed to delivering superior patient care, advancing pediatric research, and providing education and training for the next generation of health‑care professionals.