Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Acute Care

Atrium Health; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health invites experienced Registered Nurses to join the Adult Acute Care team at Hugh Chatham Elkin, NC. In Med Surg IU 2nd Floor, you'll care for orthopedic and stroke patients in a fast-paced unit, delivering high-quality nursing care using the nursing process.

You'll coordinate patient care, communicate clearly with families and staff, and uphold safety standards to ensure the best patient experience across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state where you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA).
• At least 1 year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Deliver care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Communicate with patients, families and team to support safety and the best patient experience.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical communication

Patient safety

Education

Accredited nursing program completion

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Acute Care

Hugh Chatham Elkin, NC

Where You Will Work

Adult Acute Care - Med Surg: IU 2nd Floor

A 61-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in the care of orthopedic and stroke patients. The unit serves a diverse population with a broad range of medical conditions and surgical needs, including post-operative recovery and acute medical management.

This fast-paced environment offers a dynamic setting where nurses develop strong clinical skills while managing a variety of patient cases. It is an ideal unit for nurses who enjoy a high level of activity, adaptability, and the opportunity to care for a wide spectrum of patient populations.

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
• At least 1 year 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:

Hugh Chatham Health is an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient healthcare to residents of the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Employing more than 900 teammates, Hugh Chatham Health includes a medical group with more than 70 providers across 21 locations and three counties. Headquartered in Elkin, North Carolina, Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality. Our Vision is to be the best healthcare system in the nation with service as our guiding principle.

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 your 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 bold, 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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