Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) - CMC Tower Expansion

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan with employer"s

Job summary

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an RN for the Cardiovascular Operating Room on a full-time basis. Prior CVOR experience strongly preferred. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants, with multiple shifts to support the New Bed Tower Expansion and CVOR growth.

You will provide skilled nursing care, coordinate with surgeons and the perfusion team, and ensure patient safety and comfort through evidence-based practice and compassionate communication.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• CVOR experience strongly preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in CVOR using the nursing process and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license (RN)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months. Various Shifts Available to support Carolinas Medical Center's New Bed Tower Expansion and Cardiovascular Operating Room growth. Previous CVOR experience strongly preferred for this role.

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Location: Charlotte, NC, United States

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that saves lives every day, from newborns with congenital heart defects to adults needing advanced heart failure interventions.
• Cutting-Edge Care: Work in a center that leads the region in LVAD implantation, heart transplants, and pediatric cardiac surgery - while also performing complex vascular and thoracic procedures.
• Growth & Development: We support your career through Clinical Ladder advancement, specialty certifications, and shared governance opportunities.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous learning in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

About Our Unit

Our CVOR is the heart of innovation at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. We specialize in cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries for both adult and pediatric patients. As a high-volume advanced heart failure center, we perform a high volume of LVAD, mechanical circulatory support and transplant procedures, offering nurses unparalleled experience in advanced surgical care. We are also a regional leader in pediatric cardiac surgery, providing life‑saving interventions for our youngest patients. In addition, our team handles complex vascular and thoracic cases, giving nurses a diverse and enriching skill set. If you’re passionate about excellence, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference, CVOR is the place for you!

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
• Previous Cardiovascular Operating Room 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

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 also 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. 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.

Advocate Health Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care