Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse – Per Diem

Job overview

The Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse – Per Diem role is onsite in Gardnerville, NV. Compensation is not specified. Carson Valley Health states that per diem employees receive a 15% addition to the hourly rate in lieu of benefits and are offered work on an as-needed basis. The charge nurse directs and coordinates patient care on the Med-Surg/ICU units and across the medical center during evening, night, or weekend shifts. The role supports safe care by coordinating staffing and patient assignments, managing bed control and transfers, serving as a clinical resource, and helping staff resolve operational and patient-care issues.

What you'll do

• Direct and coordinate patient care activities
• assess patient needs and staffing resources
• manage patient assignments and bed control
• facilitate admissions and transfers
• respond to security and emergency incidents
• support staff with clinical questions, training, and documentation
• maintain nursing standards and regulatory compliance
• address patient complaints and escalate issues as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical-surgical

charge nurse

per diem

registered nurse

med-surg/icu

patient care coordination

staffing

bed control

gardnerville nv

carson valley health

nevada rn license

bls

acls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Per diem employees receive a 15% addition to the hourly rate in lieu of benefits.

Why this role

Per diem work is as needed with no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The posting requires availability 2–4 days per month and at least one summer and one winter holiday. A valid Nevada RN license, BLS, and ACLS are required.

About the employer

CARSON VALLEY HEALTH is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.