Registered Nurse (RN) ADTU FT Nights

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Robust benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Atrium Health Mercy Admission, Discharge, and Transition Unit (ADTU) in Charlotte, NC. This fast-paced short-stay unit focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, and efficient patient flow, with a strong emphasis on patient education and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in the state, and BLS certification. BSN is preferred; inpatient experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create a safe patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Inpatient nursing experience

Education

RN license (state of practice)

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Mercy – ADTU

This position is eligible for a relocation bonus if current residency is outside of the designated distance to facility. New teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off.

Where You Will Work:

Mercy's Admission, Discharge, and Transition Unit (ADTU) is a short-stay, fast-paced medical unit designed to support hospital patient flow through efficient admissions, discharges, and care transitions. The unit provides care to adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions who require brief hospitalization, clinical monitoring, stabilization, or transition to another level of care. ADTU plays a critical role in decompressing the emergency department and inpatient units by facilitating timely patient movement across the continuum of care. Staffed by experienced nurses and interdisciplinary team members, the unit emphasizes rapid assessment, safe stabilization, patient education, and coordinated discharge planning to promote quality outcomes and patient safety.

ExpectationsWe'reLooking For:

• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience preferred.At least 6 months required experiencetocome inoutside of the New Grad residency program.

• 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

WhatYou'llDo:

• 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 carein accordance withestablished 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 Mercy is a 196-bed facility of Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). Located 1.3 miles from CMC, Mercy is one of two Carolinas Medical Center locations. Atrium Health Mercy isMagnet designated in Nursing Excellenceand is also aPlanetree designated patient-centered hospital.

For more than 100 years, Atrium Health Mercy has treated approximately 80 - 110 Emergency Department and 130 - 212 in-patients daily with a special combination of human compassion and leading-edge expertise.

Atrium Health Mercy is afull-service community hospital, specializing in the care of seniors and in complex foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee surgery, bariatric surgery, and women's pelvic health.

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'lljoin a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.You'llbe empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whetheryou'reat the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education,you'llhelp shape the future of health- because here,we'redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters.

Every nurse's voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Education, Experience and Certifications.

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. Current Basic Life Support required per policy guidelines. Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works.