Registered Nurse (RN)- Lexington Float Pool

Atrium Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health's Lexington Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Emergency Float Pool. You will support staffing across ED, Medical-Surgical, Post-Surgical, and CCU, delivering safe, high-quality care and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

This full-time, 36-hour weekly role requires RN licensure in North Carolina, BLS, ACLS within 6 months of hire, and preferably 2 years of RN experience.

Qualifications

• Must complete an accredited nursing program.
• RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Adapt to needs across ED, Medical-Surgical, Post-Surgical, and CCU while maintaining patient safety and quality.

Education

Registered Nurse license

Accredited nursing program completion

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS within 6 months of hire

2 years RN experience preferred

Job description

Department

34102 Lexington Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

7p7a, Lexington site only

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) - Lexington Emergency Float Pool

Lexington, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

The RN Float Pool at Lexington Medical Center provides staffing support across multiple inpatient and emergency care areas to ensure safe, high-quality patient care throughout the hospital. Float Pool Registered Nurses work within the Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical Unit, Post-Surgical Unit, and Critical Care Unit (CCU), adapting to the needs of each department while maintaining excellence in patient care, safety, teamwork, and customer service. The Emergency Department includes specialized areas for core emergency care, fast track services, and behavioral health support, focusing on the stabilization, treatment, and disposition of patients with a wide range of medical needs. The Medical-Surgical Unit provides comprehensive care for adult patients requiring acute inpatient services, while the Post-Surgical Unit specializes in the recovery and management of patients following surgical procedures, with an emphasis on orthopedic and urological care. The Critical Care Unit delivers advanced monitoring and treatment for patients with complex and critical healthcare needs. As part of Lexington Medical Center and the Advocate Health system, Float Pool nurses play a vital role in supporting patient-centered care across the continuum, utilizing advanced technology and evidence-based practice while serving the healthcare needs of our community.

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
• ACLS are required within 6 months of hire
• 2 years of 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:

Lexington Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, offers world-class care close to home in Lexington, NC. Our 94-bed hospital provides advanced services in orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, stroke and cancer care. Our outpatient expertise includes digestive health services, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation department, a diagnostic imaging center and wound care center- all supported by the resources of a nationally recognized academic medical 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

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.

The Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an acute care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.