Charge Nurse RN Cardiac Care

HCA Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse RN for our Cardiac Care unit within the Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this leadership role, you will coordinate and oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based cardiac nursing care while supporting a culture of compassion, teamwork, and continuous learning. As the Charge Nurse, you will serve as a clinical resource and role model for bedside nurses and support staff, helping to ensure safe, timely, and effective care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, including heart failure, post–cardiac surgery, arrhythmias, chest pain, and post–interventional cardiology procedures.

Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, case managers, and the interdisciplinary care team, you will manage patient flow on the unit, including admissions, transfers, and discharges, balancing acuity and staffing to promote optimal outcomes. You will assist with bedside assessments, develop and update individualized nursing care plans, and ensure adherence to all clinical protocols, core cardiac quality measures, and regulatory standards. You will help monitor telemetry and other cardiac monitoring systems, respond to changes in patient condition, and support rapid response and code situations as needed.

The Charge Nurse RN Cardiac Care is responsible for assigning and supervising nursing staff, providing real-time coaching and clinical guidance, and fostering an environment that promotes professional growth and shared decision-making. You will support the orientation and precepting of new team members and students, participate in performance feedback, and help drive unit-based quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. You will collaborate with leadership on staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization, escalating concerns promptly and contributing to solutions that enhance both patient and staff experience.

In line with HCA Healthcare’s commitment to patient-centered care, you will partner closely with patients and families, providing education on cardiac conditions, medications, post-discharge care, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up plans. You will champion effective communication, encourage patient involvement in care decisions, and help ensure that cultural, emotional, and spiritual needs are respected.

HCA Healthcare offers the opportunity to grow and thrive in a leading healthcare organization with access to robust professional development, continuing education, and diverse career pathways. As a Charge Nurse in Cardiac Care, you will have the chance to contribute to innovative cardiac programs, participate in shared governance, and help shape best practices that positively impact healthcare communities. This role is ideal for a clinically strong RN who is passionate about cardiac nursing, enjoys mentoring others, and is ready to take on a visible leadership position at the bedside while upholding the highest standards of integrity, safety, and quality.