Charge Nurse; RN Med​/Surg

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

$20,000 sign‑on bonus available for qualified applicants

3x12 hour shifts one week and 3x12 hour shifts the next week, Day (7a – 7p), rotating weekends.

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you play a vital role in making communities healthier.

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Establishes plan of care appropriate to identified problems and involves patient according to capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem‑solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies issues affecting desired outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
• Performs role‑specific duties such as entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

• Comprehensive Benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period – tailored benefit options for part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being: mental, physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants must have a current Tennessee Registered Nurse license.

• Basic Life Support certification required at time of hire.

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118‑bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab are diversity‑focused employers and are looking for diverse candidates for employment:
Minority, Female, Disabled, Protected Veteran.