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

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiovascular Operating Room in Charlotte, NC. You will deliver skilled nursing care for adult and pediatric cardiac, vascular, and thoracic procedures in a high-volume CVOR.

Join a team focused on excellence, innovation, and advanced surgical care, including LVAD/transplant experiences. On-site, full-time role with ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive clinical ladder.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, high-quality patient environment and effective communication across the care continuum.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN license (state)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Cardiovascular Operating Room

Charlotte, NC, United States

Join Our CVOR Team!

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.