Shift : 3-12's - Weekend Nights (Fri, Sat, & Sun)
Work Arrangement : On-Site
Department : Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
Facility : University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
Compensation :
· Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience
· Special Pay: Additional $3.00 per hour
· Shift Differentials:
§ Additional $2.75 per hour for weekday evening shift
§ Additional $4.00 per hour for weekday night shift
§ Additional $8.00 per hour for weekend day shift
§ Additional $10.75 per hour for weekend evening shift
§ Additional $12.00 per hour for weekend night shift
ABOUT THE POSITION
During each 36-hour workweek, Core Charge Nurses are responsible for completing two chart or process audits to support quality and compliance. This role includes active participation in staffing coordination and daily operational oversight, including tracking unit productivity through HPPPD and maintaining census data using designated productivity tools.
Core Charge Nurses are expected to focus on shift-to-shift operational details—such as patient flow, staffing adjustments, and real-time unit needs—allowing leadership to concentrate on broader management and strategic responsibilities.
ABOUT THE NEUROSCIENCE ICU
The Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) is a 30-bed, high-acuity unit specializing in the care of patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. We serve a broad patient population from across the region, providing expert care for individuals experiencing hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, seizure disorders, and those recovering from neurosurgical procedures.
Our nurses are highly trained in managing advanced neurological monitoring and life-support equipment, and they deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. MU Health Care is proud to be the first and only institution in mid-Missouri to earn the Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from DNV GL Healthcare. As a certified Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center, we represent the highest level of expertise in stroke treatment.
The Neuro ICU is also actively involved in clinical research and maintains strong partnerships with the Nurse Residency Program and the School of Medicine, offering exceptional opportunities for professional development and academic engagement.
If you're passionate about neuroscience and critical care, and want to be part of a team that leads in innovation, research, and excellence in patient care, we invite you to join us!
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Core Charge Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional clinical skills, and has a strong commitment to patient-centered care. We seek individuals who are proactive, compassionate, and excellent communicators, capable of collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. If you are a problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a drive for continuous improvement, we want you on our team. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and advancing the standards of nursing care. Apply now to be part of a supportive and innovative healthcare community!
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and…