Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

Advocate Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Governance

Teammate Advisory Board

Behavioral Response Team (BRT)

Academic Partnership

Job summary

Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC, part of Advocate Health, seeks an experienced RN for a 14-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The role focuses on managing complex cardiovascular surgical and critical care patients, coordinating care, and applying evidence-based nursing practices.

You will work with cardiothoracic surgeons and intensivists to deliver safe, therapeutic care and contribute to a collaborative, high-quality patient experience across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Use evidence-based practice and clinical decision making to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Skills

Critical care

Evidence-based practice

Clinical communication

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

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, collapse 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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