Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte seeks a skilled RN to join the 29-bed Medical ICU (MICU). 36 hours per week, 3 12-hour shifts, 7P-7A, with a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

The MICU handles high-acuity cases, including ARDS, sepsis, organ failure, and complex oncology needs. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate care within a collaborative health system.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• At least 6 months of RN experience; not for new graduates.
• RN license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• 2 years of inpatient critical care RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience.

Skills

Critical care RN

Team coordination

Evidence-based practice

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Department

34537 Carolinas Medical Center - Nursing: 10L Medical ICU

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, 7P-7A
• weekend and holiday requirements

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work

The Medical ICU (MICU) at Carolinas Medical Center is a 29-bed unit that cares for a diverse, high-acuity patient population, including those with ARDS, septic shock, liver failure, multi-organ failure, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal bleeds, complex oncology needs, renal failure, sickle cell crises, diabetic ketoacidosis, and post cardiac arrest care. Our team is actively involved in advanced critical care practice, including assisting with intubations and bedside procedures, titrating multiple vasoactive drips, providing comfort-focused care, coordinating off-unit procedures, and managing life support therapies such as ECMO. We collaborate closely with a wide range of specialty consult services to deliver comprehensive care. Beyond bedside care, we emphasize teamwork and innovation, continuously seeking ways to improve patient outcomes, safety, and quality of care. The Medical ICU fosters a culture of accountability, respect, and professionalism, where team members support one another and uphold the highest standards of practice. We also received the AACN Beacon award of Excellence.

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience, this position is not for new graduates.
• 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 Required within 6 months of hire
• 2 years of inpatient critical care 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

Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, which is distinguished throughout the southeastern United States for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma center, is Magnet-designated, and also an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a satellite for the medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill.

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.