Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lexington Medical Center Critical Care Unit is a 16-bed unit delivering ICU and intermediate care. As a skilled RN, you will coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in line with established standards.

You will monitor ventilated patients, titrate IV drips, and follow orders and protocols while communicating clearly with the care team. The role includes shift leadership and a commitment to patient safety during 7pm-7am 3 nights weekly

Qualifications

• Requires NC RN licensure and completion of an accredited nursing program.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Greater than 1 year of RN experience; less than 1 year should target New Graduate postings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Monitor and care for ventilated patients and hemodynamic parameters per protocol.
• Follow established protocols and order sets; titrate IV medications as ordered.

Skills

Critical care nursing

BLS certification

Education

Registered Nurse license (NC)

Accredited nursing program completion

Job description

Department

34516 Lexington Medical Center - Nursing: Critical Care

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

3 12 hour shifts weekly 7pm-7am 4 weekend shifts per 6 week scheduling period Holiday rotation

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work

The Critical Care Unit at Lexington Medical Center is a 16-bed unit that provides both Intensive and Intermediate Care. A dedicated charge nurse supports the unit without a patient assignment. The unit is equipped to monitor and trend heart rhythms and other hemodynamic pressures. Care of patients on ventilators, noninvasive ventilation with BiPAP or CPAP, and heated high flow oxygen delivery. Titrating medication IV drips to ordered parameters and the ability to follow protocols and order sets. Patient populations include sepsis, shock, respiratory failure, DKA, HHS, electrolyte abnormalities that require close monitoring, COPD, CHF, pulmonary edema, cardiac dysrhythmias, stroke, post-surgical unstable patients, hypertensive emergency that requires IV drips, overdose, ETOH detox, etc.

We're Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of North Carolina
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Greater than 1 year of RN experience
• (Less than 1 year of RN experience? Please refer to postings that have New Graduate RN in the job title.)

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

Lexington Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health, offers world‑class care close to home in Lexington, NC. Our 94-bed hospital provides advanced services in orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, stroke, and cancer care. Our outpatient expertise includes digestive health services, a state-of-the‑art rehabilitation department, a diagnostic imaging center and wound care center‑all supported by the resources of a nationally recognized academic medical 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.

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.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

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