Registered Nurse (RN) - Invasive Cardiology Prep/Recovery

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On-call schedule

No holidays

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Invasive Cardiology Prep/Recovery team in Charlotte, NC is seeking a skilled RN to provide coordinated care for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures across eight suites.

This full-time role (36 hours/week) requires BLS/ACLS, an active RN license, and 1–2 years ICU or acute-care experience. On-call every 13th weekend with a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants is offered.

Qualifications

• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• 1–2 years ICU, cardiac, ED, or similar acute-care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Support pre-procedure and post-procedure care for cardiac patients.
• Perform roles in EP Lab including recording, circulating, and scrubbing.
• Maintain patient safety and high-quality clinical care.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RN license

Critical care experience

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Department: 36918 Carolinas Medical Center - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Monday-Friday
• No holidays.
• On-call every 13th Saturday/Sunday
• A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work: The Invasive Cardiology Prep/Recovery team supports a high-acuity cardiovascular service line at Advocate Health’s flagship Charlotte campus. Our department provides pre-procedure and post-procedure care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac, electrophysiology, structural heart, heart failure, and vascular procedures across eight procedural suites.

As the region’s tertiary referral center, we care for some of the most complex cardiovascular patients in the Charlotte market. Patient populations include inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular patients requiring advanced procedural interventions, including coronary and peripheral interventions, electrophysiology procedures, structural heart therapies, heart failure treatments, and mechanical circulatory support therapies.

This is a fast-paced, team-based environment where nurses utilize critical thinking, advanced assessment skills, and collaborative care practices to safely prepare patients for procedures and provide recovery care following moderate sedation, anesthesia, and complex cardiovascular interventions. Our team nursing model promotes strong collaboration among nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, anesthesia professionals, and procedural staff to deliver exceptional patient care and outcomes.

Team members are expected to thrive in a dynamic setting where patient acuity, volume, and procedural complexity require flexibility, efficiency, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Expectations We’re Looking For:

• Ability to perform multiple roles within the EP Lab, including recording, circulating, and scrubbing procedures.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias, rhythm interpretation, and treatment modalities.
• 1–2 years of ICU, cardiac, Emergency Department, or other relevant acute-care experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly specialized procedural environment while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety
• Graduate of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (can be obtained upon hire)
• Minimum of two years of registered nursing experience preferred.
• Critical care experience strongly preferred, including Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), or other high-acuity inpatient settings.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and manage patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs while maintaining a high level of patient safety and customer service.

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 Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the largest hospital in the region, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services and is recognized for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. With 874 licensed beds and more than 1,100 physicians and providers, the hospital serves as the region’s only Level I trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. CMC is one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It is home to Levine Cancer Institute, Levine Children’s Hospital, and Carolinas Rehabilitation, all nationally ranked for their specialized care. The hospital has been named the #1 Best Hospital in the Charlotte region by U.S. News & World Report for eight consecutive years and holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing 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.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

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

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.