Charge Nurse

Lead and support high-quality patient care within a collaborative clinical environment where nursing leadership, team coordination, and patient safety are central to daily operations.

International SOS Government Medical Services partners with healthcare professionals seeking meaningful, mission-driven work around the world. As part of a global team supporting diverse patient populations, you’ll deliver high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments while collaborating with experienced clinical and operational teams.

Operating in more than 90 countries, International SOS provides clinical care, emergency response, and healthcare support services across a wide range of care settings. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are committed to delivering trusted healthcare solutions wherever they are needed most. Learn more at internationalsos.com.

Deliver hands-on nursing leadership in a fast-paced clinical environment focused on patient safety, care coordination, and consistent high-quality outcomes. This Charge Nurse opportunity in Iraq supports multidisciplinary healthcare teams by overseeing daily nursing operations, mentoring clinical staff, and helping ensure efficient patient care delivery across the unit.

Working closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing teams, this role combines clinical leadership with operational coordination in a collaborative international healthcare setting.

Location: Iraq

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily nursing operations while supporting safe, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery across the unit.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff, fostering collaboration, clinical consistency, and professional development.
• Partner with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support care planning, patient monitoring, and timely clinical decision-making.
• Assess patient care needs and staffing priorities to help maintain effective workflow and positive patient outcomes.
• Support documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to established nursing and organizational standards.
• Promote clear communication among care teams, patients, and families within a collaborative clinical environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• 5+ years of nursing experience, including recent clinical practice within the past year.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport.
• Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and meet pre-deployment physical requirements.

Preferred

• Previous Charge Nurse or nursing leadership experience.
• Prior experience supporting military, government, or international healthcare environments.

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Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

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Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.