Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Center PACU/Preop FT

Atrium Health; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Huntersville Surgery Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for PACU/Preop care in Huntersville, NC. You will contribute to high-quality, patient-centered outpatient surgical care in a private ASC setting.

We value compassionate, evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, and effective teamwork as you support patients through perioperative pathways and deliver exceptional experiences.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• RN license in the practicing state.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide comprehensive patient care through the nursing process in the PACU/Preop setting.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care following established standards and policies, using evidence-based practice and strong communication.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clinical decision making

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Education

Nursing program completion

RN license (state)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Huntersville Surgery Center PACU/Preop

Huntersville, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

Atrium Health Huntersville Surgery Center, offers comfortable, intimate surroundings for outpatient surgery. We offer four outpatient surgery suites with state-of-the art technology, coupled with fully equipped pre- and post-operative care areas. We focus on providing a high level of care in a private outpatient setting.

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
• ACLS preferred
• Previous PACU experience strongly preferred for this position

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

This freestanding ASC located in North Charlotte, Huntersville, North Carolina offers the following surgical care:

• Ear, nose and throat procedures, such as tonsillectomies, pediatric ear tube placement and reconstruction of inner ear components to improve hearing
• Orthopedic procedures, including:
  • Knee arthroscopies (using a special scope to diagnose an injury to, or perform minor surgery on, the knee)
  • Fracture repairs
  • Shoulder reconstructions
  • Rotator cuff repairs
  • Foot and ankle surgeries
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction in the knee
• Eye procedures, including plastic, reconstructive and cataract surgeries
• Hernia repairs and gall bladder removals
• Breast biopsies
• Gynecology surgeries
• Plastic surgery, including breast reconstruction, reduction and augmentation
• Urology procedure

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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