Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Orthopedics

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Mercy, a Magnet-designated hospital unit, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Med/Surg Orthopedic unit. The role focuses on coordinating comprehensive patient care and delivering safe, therapeutic nursing through established standards and evidence-based practice.

Expect a clinical environment that emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• One year inpatient nursing experience preferred; at least 6 months outside of the New Grad residency program.
• Graduate of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where the teammate practices.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and compassionate communication to create a safe patient environment and best patient experience.

Skills

Inpatient nursing experience

BLS Certification

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Mercy – Med/Surg Ortho

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 Security (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 a full-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’d join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creatinginclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.You’llbe empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whetheryou’re at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’llhelp shape the future of health—because here, we’re defining care for you, for us, for all.

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