Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool - Acute Care

Advocate Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a compassionate Float Registered Nurse (RN) to support Medical-Surgical units at Atrium Health Cleveland and Kings Mountain in Shelby, NC. You will deliver patient‑centred care across multiple units and adapt to changing clinical needs.

This role emphasizes evidence‑based practice, clinical judgment, teamwork, and strong communication to ensure a safe environment and the best patient experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• NIHSS certification obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead with evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and clear communication to ensure the safest patient environment and best patient experience across units.

Skills

Compassionate care

Adaptability

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate nursing degree

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Cleveland /Kings Mountain – Acute Care

Shelby, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Float RN to support our Medical-Surgical units. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple units. This position is ideal for nurses who thrive in dynamic environments and have strong foundational clinical skills.

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

• NIHSS certificate obtained within 6 months of hire

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 Cleveland in Shelby is a 241-bed hospital serving greater Cleveland County, NC, and the surrounding region. We were the first Level III trauma center in NC, offering advanced emergency care. We strive every day to bring advanced care to the community. We also believe in serving the community outside our hospital walls, as evidenced by our commitment to health education, and through our contributions to organizations such as United Way and Relay for Life.

Atrium Health Kings Mountain, a facility of Atrium Health Cleveland, first opened in 1951 as Kings Mountain Hospital. Since then, it has earned national distinction for patient care and clinical excellence. In 2015, Kings Mountain was named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization focused on quality and safety in healthcare. Atrium Health Kings Mountain is a 67-bed hospital with a broad range of services, from 24/7 emergency services and heart care to behavioral health and rehabilitation.

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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