Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte is hiring a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to join a high-energy unit that delivers care 24/7 as a Magnet designated facility and high-risk transfer center.

Schedule: 36 hours per week with three 12-hour day shifts, 7p–7a, plus holiday and weekend rotations. Requirements include an accredited nursing program, RN license in the state, BLS, and ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire; inpatient RN experience of 1 year preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• At least 6 months of RN experience; not for new graduates.
• RN license issued by the state in which you practice.
• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Inpatient RN experience of 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience.

Skills

RN experience

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Department

35005 Carolinas Medical Center - Nursing: Labor and Delivery

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• 3, 12-hour day shifts per week; 7p – 7a
• Holiday rotation
• Weekend rotation

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work

The Labor & Delivery Unit at Carolinas Medical Center supports our surrounding area as the regional high risk transfer center. We have 22 Labor Deliver Recovery Rooms (LDR’s), 4 OB Observation Rooms, 4 Obstetrical Operating Rooms, 5 PACU rooms and 8 Ob Triage rooms. This department is a high energy unit and serves over 7,400 women annually. Our department is supported 24/7 by our physician partners in Anesthesia, Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine and the Neonatal Intensive Care unit. We are a Magnet designated Facility and a participant in the North Carolina Breastfeeding Stars program. We provide onsite training for nurses with a passion for perinatal nursing, pre-certifications are not necessary, the courses are included in our orientation process.

Expectations 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 and PALS are required within 6 months of hire.
• At least 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 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.

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.