Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Cabarrus's CVICU is seeking a skilled RN to provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care for post-surgical cardiovascular patients in a 14-bed unit.

You will apply the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and an optimal patient experience across the continuum.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a renowned network committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• RN license issued by the practicing state.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical decision making to maintain a safe patient environment.

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license (state)

BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association)

Job description

Where You Will Work

Our 14-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit provides the highest level of care for critically ill patients following complex cardiovascular surgeries and those with severe cardiac conditions requiring advanced hemodynamic support. This specialized environment offers nurses the opportunity to master critical care skills, including management of vasoactive medications, mechanical circulatory support devices, and ventilator therapy.

The CVICU team is dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. We work closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care and achieve exceptional outcomes. Our culture promotes Professional Governance, encourages Clinical Ladder advancement, and supports professional certification and continuing education. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding environment where teamwork and expertise save lives every day, CVICU is the place to grow your career.

Expectations 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 Cabarrus is a 457-bed tertiary care facility serving Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and surrounding counties. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive emergency services and a wide range of specialty medical care. We are proud to hold disease-specific certifications in Stroke, Epilepsy, Spine, Bariatrics, and Chest Pain Center care.

Our hospital has earned recognition for excellence, including awards for our Geriatric Emergency Department, ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation, and being named a Best Hospital for Nurses.

Additional Programs & Support Services

• Professional Governance – Empowering clinical decision-making and leadership
• Teammate Advisory Board – Fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Behavioral Response Team (BRT) – One of only two designated teams in the region responding to patients with escalating behaviors
• Vascular Access Team – 24/7 expert support for complex IV insertions, PICC lines, and specialized procedures
• Academic Partnership – Strong collaboration with Cabarrus College of Health Sciences to support education and workforce development

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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