Registered Nurse (RN) - 11B Ortho Trauma

Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center, part of Atrium Health, is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for the Level I Trauma Center. The role focuses on coordinating comprehensive patient care across the nursing process and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates will hold a state RN license, BLS certification, and have at least 6 months of RN experience. This on-site position offers exposure to a high-acuity trauma environment and opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state where you practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association).
• 6 months of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience using evidence-based practice and clinical decision making.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Clinical decision making

Compassion

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Where You Will Work:

The trauma acute care unit provides specialized nursing care to patients recovering from traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions. As part of the region's only Level I Trauma Center, our team collaborates closely with the Surgical Trauma Service and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the recovery journey.

Patients on this unit may include individuals recovering from a wide range of blunt and penetrating traumatic injuries, including orthopedic, thoracic, abdominal, and other trauma-related conditions requiring acute inpatient care. Nurses on this unit develop strong assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills while caring for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment.

Our team is committed to excellence in patient care, safety, quality outcomes, and professional development. This unit offers new graduate nurses the opportunity to build a strong clinical foundation while working alongside experienced trauma professionals dedicated to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• 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
• 6 months of RN experience

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’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, which is distinguished throughout the southeastern United States for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma center, is Magnet-designated, and an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a satellite for the medical school at UNC‑Chapel Hill.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

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This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.