Registered Nurse (RN) - Levine Children's Hospital - CVICU

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the LCH CVICU pediatric cardiovascular ICU. You’ll provide comprehensive care for neonates to teens, with 12-hour night shifts and a 36-hour week schedule, including weekends and holidays.

The role requires a nursing program graduate, state RN license, BLS, and PALS within six months. Prior pediatric inpatient experience is preferred, with a sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• PALS certification is required within 6 months of hire.
• One year of pediatric in-patient RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead care delivery with evidence-based practices to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and the care team in a fast-paced PICU setting.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Department:

34535 Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Nursing: 6P CVICU Pediatrics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• 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.
• 3 12hr shifts per week, 7p-7a (nights)
• Weekend and holiday rotation

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work:

The LCH CVICU (pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit) at Levine Children's Hospital recently expanded from a 10-bed unit to now 20 beds. This high acuity unit is currently ranked #8 in the country for Best Children's Hospital for Cardiology and Heart Surgery by U.S. News and World Report in 2025, making this the third consecutive year to be ranked within the top 10 programs in the nation. The staffing ratio is usually 1:1 or 1:2 and we care for a wide range of ages, from neonate to 18 years of age. Patient population includes the following: pre-op and post-surgical repair of congenital heart defects; heart transplant; ventricular assist devices; acquired heart disease; ECMO; CRRT; etc. Patients are monitored very closely until stable enough to be transferred to the 8th floor (Progressive Care).

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
• PALS certification is required within 6 months of hire.
• One year of pediatric in-patient RN experience is 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 Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) has taken the community to another level of service to provide care for the growing population of children in our region. At 247 beds, LCH is the largest children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington DC. It serves high acuity patients as the flagship children’s hospital within the innovative Atrium Health and offers a full complement of over 125 pediatric subspecialists in over 30 different pediatric specialties. We have 4 pediatric hospitalist teams, a newly expanded 24 bed PICU and 20 bed Cardiac ICU, an 85-bed Level IV NICU, and an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation floor. Levine Children’s Hospital is also Charlotte’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. LCH has been named a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 19 consecutive years and is nationally ranked in 7 pediatric specialties. Additionally, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital have earned Magnet re-designation from The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® Magnet designated health care organizations showcase excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes.

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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