Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU, Lead

Wilson Medical Center

Schedule: 3x12 Days (7a-7p) rotating weekends/rotating holidays

Commitment Bonus: $20,000
Job Location Type: In-person
Position: Charge Nurse

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and meaningful impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of our team at Wilson Medical Center, you'll support those providing direct patient care and contribute to our mission of making communities healthier®.

More about our team

Our Charge Nurses serve as the on‑shift clinical leaders for their units, working closely with the Unit Director and nursing leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality patient care. You will oversee daily operations, support nursing staff, and help maintain a collaborative, patient‑centered environment. This role is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in a leadership capacity and enjoys guiding and developing others.

How you'll contribute

A Charge Nurse who excels in this role:

• Provides, supervises, and documents professional nursing care using the nursing process
• Uses sound clinical judgment to individualize patient care plans
• Delegates tasks and supervises licensed and unlicensed care providers
• Supports nursing staff and may lead care for a group of patients or an entire unit
• Ensures a safe environment of care, including equipment and resource readiness
• Acts as a preceptor and supports the development of new staff and learners
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and identifies opportunities for operational or clinical enhancement
• Maintains required competencies and engages in ongoing professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, CNO, or CEO

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - plus tailored options for part‑time and PRN employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, disability coverage, paid family leave, and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, certification support, loan assistance, and a 401(k) with company match
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full‑time and part‑time employees

What we're looking for - a confident clinical leader with strong critical‑thinking skills and a passion for supporting both patients and staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma program
  • RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 2 years of hire and complete it within 5 years
• Current or compact RN license in the state of North Carolina
• 3 years of appropriate clinical experience required
• BLS required
• ACLS required for critical care units

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to apply or have questions? Contact Justin Cruthers at Justin.Cruthers@lpnt.net

EEOC Statement

Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.