Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health ED/OBS

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a skilled RN to provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care in a free-standing behavioral health facility. The role covers ED/Observation settings, triage, ED Secure, and pediatric/adult observation across rotating areas.

You will deliver safe, therapeutic nursing care, guided by evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and strong communication, contributing to a supportive and innovative care environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program is required.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers is required.
• Behavioral Health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical decision making to ensure the safest patient environment and best patient experience.

Skills

Behavioral Health Experience

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Where You Will Work:

ED/Observation. Triage, ED Secure, Observation for adults and pediatrics- rotating through different areas.

• 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
• Behavioral Health Experience preferred

Job Description

Where You Will Work:

ED/Observation. Triage, ED Secure, Observation for adults and pediatrics- rotating through different areas.

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
• Behavioral Health Experience preferred

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:

Free Standing Behavioral Health facility - with Behavioral Health ED and inpatient units on site

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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