Registered Nurse (RN) - One Day Surgery Operating Room

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center One Day Surgery in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the operating room team at Atrium Health One Day Surgery Center. The role focuses on coordinating patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in line with standards and procedures.

You'll contribute to an evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and teamwork to maintain a safe environment and high-quality patient experience across the

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited or approved nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association).
• Prior operating room experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care through the nursing process in the OR.
• Lead with evidence-based practice and clear communication to ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient experience across the perioperative continuum.

Skills

OR experience

BLS certification

Nursing process

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center One Day Surgery Center Operating Room

Charlotte, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

Atrium Health One Day Surgery is a hospital-based outpatient department with 11 Operating Rooms on the campus of Carolinas Medical Center in the heart of Charlotte. We perform approximately 800 surgeries per month. We perform General surgery, Pediatric and Adult Urology, Gynecology, Robotic, Oncology, Plastic/Reconstruction, Orthopedic, and EENT. The team is a small, close-knit group. We offer schedule tracks for Monday-Friday and no call. We have OR committees, including a Sunshine Committee, which plans events for the team.

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
• Previous Operating Room experience strongly preferred for this position

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.

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.

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