Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse

3 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse pay from Mercer. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.

Role summary

Supervising nursing staff during a hospital shift. Provides support to clinical units. Monitors the care provided on nursing units and handles problems and issues as they arise. Can be called a Charge Nurse. Typically has one to three years of supervisory experience and requires a RN license.

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse salary survey FAQ

Which compensation surveys cover Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse pay?
3 surveys publish Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
How does Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse pay vary by industry and geography?
Compensation for Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
What is the typical salary range for Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse?
CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
How often should I refresh Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse pay benchmarks?
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