Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an RN to join our 48-bed Orthopedic Surgery Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, focusing on total joint and spine procedures. You will deliver comprehensive nursing care and coordinate patient experiences across the care continuum.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in the state, and BLS certification. Inpatient experience is preferred, with growth opportunities in a Magnet-designated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of nursing experience outside New Grad residency.
• Current RN license for the state of practice.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Inpatient nursing experience

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Nursing program completion

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Where You Will Work:

48-bed Orthopedic Surgery Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit: Most common procedures are: Total Joint – knee, hip, shoulder replacement, spine, shoulder procedures, general medical patients.

ExpectationsWe’reLooking For:

• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience preferred.At least 6 months required experiencetocome inoutside of the New Grad residency program.
• 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

WhatYou’llDo:

• • 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 carein accordance withestablished 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 Mercy is a 196-bed facility of Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). Located 1.3 miles from CMC, Mercy is one of two Carolinas Medical Center locations. Atrium Health Mercy isMagnet designated in Nursing Excellenceand is also aPlanetree designated patient-centered hospital.

For more than 100 years, Atrium Health Mercy has treated approximately 80 - 110 Emergency Department and 130 - 212 in-patients daily with a special combination of human compassion and leading-edge expertise.

Atrium Health Mercy is afull-service community hospital, specializing in the care of seniors and in complex foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee surgery, bariatric surgery, and women’s pelvic health.

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’lljoin a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.You’llbe empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whetheryou'reat the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education,you’llhelp shape the future of health—because here,we’reredefining 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.