ER Float Registered Nurse — Cross‑Unit Care

Atrium Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Monroe, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process across the continuum of care. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while engaging patients and families.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, collaboration with the care team, safety, and ongoing professional development, with occasional float to other units to meet needs in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where providing care.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/other certifications may be required by specialty.
• Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continually evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to RN, LPN, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Atrium Health in Monroe, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process across the continuum of care. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while engaging patients and families.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, collaboration with the care team, safety, and ongoing professional development, with occasional float to other units to meet needs in a fast-paced hospital setting.