Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Orthopedics

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Benefits and PTO

Job summary

Advocate Health Mercy is seeking an experienced RN for the Med/Surg Orthopedics unit. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, coordinating nursing services, and maintaining high standards of safety and patient experience.

Work days feature three 12-hour shifts from 7am to 7pm with some weekend and holiday coverage. New teammates may receive sign-on and relocation bonuses, plus comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Inpatient nursing experience preferred.
• RN license active in state of practice.
• BLS certification within healthcare provider program.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care aligned with standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure quality patient experiences across the continuum.

Skills

BLS Certification

RN License

Inpatient Nursing

Patient Care

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Department:

34401 Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy - Nursing: 7N Surgery Orthopedics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Full-time days: three 12-hour shifts per week, 7am-7pm


• weekend and holiday requirements

• 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.


• Relocation bonus is available if current residency is outside of the designated distance to facility.


• New teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off.

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

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

Expectations We're Looking For:

• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience preferred. At least 6 months required experience to come in outside 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

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 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 is Magnet designated in Nursing Excellence and is also a Planetree 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'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

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.