Registered Nurse I (RN) - Neuro

aah; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Neurosciences Unit at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC is a 28-bed unit focused on stroke, epilepsy, MS and complex neurological care. Join a team that emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and professional growth through shared governance.

We seek a registered nurse with an accredited nursing program, valid RN license in NC, and BLS for healthcare providers. 36 hours per week, day shifts, full-time, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Not for candidates with less than 6 months nursing experience or new graduate RN’s.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.

Responsibilities

• As a skilled RN, you will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and effective communication while promoting a safe patient environment.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS Certification

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Department: 37125 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Nursing: Neurosciences

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

0650-1900

Full time

36 hours

Days

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work:

Join our 28-bed Neurosciences Unit at Atrium Health Cabarrus, proudly recognized by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center and a Pathway to Excellence® designated hospital. Our team provides exceptional care to patients with stroke, seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and other complex neurological conditions. The unit features six Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) rooms for continuous EEG monitoring and three Intermediate Care beds for patients requiring advanced observation and specialized nursing expertise. We foster a supportive, team-centered culture where nurses are empowered to grow, lead, and contribute to continuous improvement through shared governance and professional development. If you are looking to advance your career in neuroscience nursing within a collaborative environment that truly values excellence, compassion, and professional growth—this is the place for you.

Expectations We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Not for candidates with less than 6 months nursing experience or new graduate RN’s
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do:

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a 457-bed tertiary care facility serving Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and surrounding counties. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive emergency services and a wide range of specialty medical care. We are proud to hold disease-specific certifications in Stroke, Epilepsy, Spine, Bariatrics, and Chest Pain Center care.

Our hospital has earned recognition for excellence, including awards for our Geriatric Emergency Department, ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation, and being named a Best Hospital for Nurses.

Additional Programs & Support Services

• Professional Governance – Empowering clinical decision-making and leadership
• Teammate Advisory Board – Fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Behavioral Response Team (BRT) – One of only two designated teams in the region responding to patients with escalating behaviors
• Vascular Access Team – 24/7 expert support for complex IV insertions, PICC lines, and specialized procedures
• Academic Partnership – Strong collaboration with Cabarrus College of Health Sciences to support education and workforce development

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.