RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Ortho/Neuro Trauma - RNCNCONTAN

Job Title: RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Ortho/Neuro Trauma (Charge Nurse)

Location: Kansas City, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire

Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Rotating Weekends

Compensation & Incentives

Hourly Pay Range (Based on Experience):

• $35.65 – $47.64/hr
  (Maximum rate typically considered for candidates with ~18 years of experience)

Shift Differential:

• Nights & Weekends: +$4.00/hr

Sign-On Bonus: Available (case-by-case)
Relocation Assistance: Available (case-by-case)

About the Facility

A large, Level I Trauma acute-care hospital serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. The facility provides comprehensive services including emergency care, orthopedic services, neuro and stroke care, cardiovascular services, women’s health, and specialized trauma programs across multiple campuses.

Position Summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) to support an Ortho/Neuro Trauma unit. This role functions as the Charge Registered Nurse, providing shift-based clinical leadership, coordinating patient care, and supporting unit operations to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. The CNC works closely with nursing leadership to promote clinical excellence, staff engagement, and operational efficiency.

Note: Candidates must be comfortable working with a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee patient care activities during assigned shifts

• Serve as a clinical and operational resource for nursing staff

• Support admissions, discharges, and patient flow management

• Monitor quality indicators and unit performance outcomes

• Assist with service recovery and patient experience initiatives

• Support staff scheduling and labor management activities

• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations

• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, policies, and procedures

• Assist with supply, inventory, and equipment management

Required Qualifications

• Strong, current acute care Med-Surg experience (required)

• Charge RN experience preferred OR minimum 2+ years recent Med-Surg RN experience

• Med-Surg experience must be recent (older experience not considered)

• Active RN license (Missouri or Compact)

• BLS certification (within 30 days of hire)

• ACLS certification (within 30 days of hire)

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

• BSN preferred, not required

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Acute care hospital Med-Surg background (mandatory)

• Ortho, Neuro, or Trauma experience preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical judgment skills

• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Prescription drug, behavioral health, and disability coverage

• 401(k) with 100% employer match (3%–9% based on tenure)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid family leave

• Employee stock purchase program

• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance

• Employee wellness, counseling, and assistance

  For more details reach at ukhan@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 518-862-1204.

  About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

  programs

• Referral incentives and employee discount programs