Charge Nurse pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000607
- Class code
- 32000607
- Pay group
- MH16
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Charge Nurse is $62,044 to $102,371 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000607.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Employees in this class performs professional nursing work at the full-performance level providing direct patient care to individuals with varied health problems. Employees in this class serve as a lead nurse and typically work independently with other healthcare professionals. Work includes conducting nursing assessments; developing, implementing and evaluating treatment plans; and providing patient care and education through case management. There is a greater emphasis in independent practice and advanced clinical knowledge/skills. Employees in this class administer medications and treatments as directed by a physician. Employees in this class are responsible for appropriate treatment and medical documentation, and may assist the nursing supervisor by directly supervising licensed and unlicensed assigned nursing staff. Performs other related work as required.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
In-depth knowledge of professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application as well as laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of nursing care. Knowledge of unit, organization, standard operating procedures, medications and the physiological effect of those medications, good supervisory practices. Skill in supervising others, including how to deal effectively with difficult employees and skil in the application of nursing techniques and instruments. Ability to implement the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, and evaluate) with limited supervision. Ability to lead a team; skill in delegation and assign and coordinate work activities and monitor the pe ...
Minimum qualifications
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of nursing experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Charge Nurse in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $71,500 | $114,400 | $71,500 to $114,400 |
| Kentucky | $4,040 | $6,464 | $48,483 to $77,574 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.