Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Job summary

Atrium Health University City Emergency Department in Charlotte, NC seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced ED. You'll apply the nursing process to ensure safe, therapeutic care, guided by established standards and policies.

This full-time, 11a-11p shift requires at least 6 months RN experience (not for new grads), an active RN license, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and 1 year inpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have nursing program completion and an active RN license.
• Minimum 6 months RN experience; not for new graduates.
• Banished: ACLS required within 6 months of hire; BLS required.
• Typically 1 year inpatient RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create a safe environment and high-quality patient experience.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS within 6 months

RN experience (6 months)

Inpatient RN experience (1 year)

Education

Nursing program completion (accredited)

Job description

Department 36102 Atrium Health University City - Emergency Department

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-Time 11a-11p

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Where You Will Work

Atrium Health University City Emergency Department provides 24-hour emergency medical services to the University City and surrounding communities. From broken bones and severe cuts to heart attacks and strokes, we are prepared to provide patients of all ages the highest level of emergency care. Our expert staff includes physicians who are board-certified in emergency medicine. Plus, we are backed by the breadth and depth of Carolinas Medical Center, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center.

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 graduates
• 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
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• 1 year of inpatient RN experience preferred

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 University City is a130 bed facility that provides a range of healthcare services in the University City, Mint Hill, North Mecklenburg and Southwest Cabarrus regions in North Carolina. For more than 25 years, we have been a healthcare leader in the community and our staff of physicians and specialists are committed to advanced care for our patients. Our team of professionals brings experience and compassion to all the patients they treat.

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.

Our Commitment To You

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

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.