Registered Nurse (RN) - CMC Bed Tower Emergency Department

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

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the team supporting the new bed tower at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, at least six months RN experience, and an active RN license in the state of practice with BLS certification.

The position emphasizes high-acuity patient care within a Level I trauma center, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Must have at least 6 months of RN experience.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate 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.

Skills

RN clinical skills

Patient care coordination

Evidence-based practice

Compassionate communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Where You Will Work

This role is tied to the opening of our new, state-of-the-art bed tower, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative phase of growth within an academic Level I trauma center. The facility is designed to support high-acuity patient care, advanced clinical technology, and innovative education, while optimizing interdisciplinary collaboration and streamlined workflows.

Where You Will Work

This role is tied to the opening of our new, state-of-the-art bed tower, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative phase of growth within an academic Level I trauma center. The facility is designed to support high-acuity patient care, advanced clinical technology, and innovative education, while optimizing interdisciplinary collaboration and streamlined workflows. Team members joining at this time will play a key role in establishing standards, educating staff within a new environment, and shaping care delivery models that support a high-reliability, patient-centered culture from the ground up.

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience, this position is not for new grads
• 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 Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the largest hospital in the region, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services and is recognized for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. With 874 licensed beds and more than 1,100 physicians and providers, the hospital serves as the region’s only Level I trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. CMC is one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It is home to Levine Cancer Institute, Levine Children’s Hospital, and Carolinas Rehabilitation, all nationally ranked for their specialized care. The hospital has been named the #1 Best Hospital in the Charlotte region by U.S. News & World Report for eight consecutive years and holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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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