Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)

Advocate Aurora Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Atrium Health Cleveland Clinical Decision Unit in Shelby, NC. This 24-bed observation/medical unit cares for chest pain, kidney stones, and post-surgical patients, with strong ties to hospitalists to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The RN will coordinate patient care using the nursing process, apply evidence-based practice, and contribute to delivering an excellent patient experience across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Support safe, therapeutic care and foster the best patient experience.

Skills

RN clinical skills

Patient care excellence

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Cleveland – Clinical Decision Unit

Shelby, NC, United States

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible and qualifies for a sign–on bonus, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements!

Where You Will Work:

Join our 24-bed observation/medical unit at Atrium Health Cleveland, where you will care for a variety of patients. Our specialty is observation patients (chest pain, kidney stones, minor surgeries), we also take overflow medical/surgical patients on our unit. We have very strong relationships with our hospitalist group, who provide quality and compassionate care to our patients alongside our nurses.

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

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 Cleveland in Shelby is a 241-bed hospital serving greater Cleveland County, NC, and the surrounding region. We were the first Level III trauma center in NC, offering advanced emergency care. We strive every day to bring advanced care to the community. We also believe in serving the community outside our hospital walls, as evidenced by our commitment to health education, and through our contributions to organizations such as United Way and Relay for Life.

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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