Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

aah; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, dental, vision benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Atrium Health Lake Norman Operating Room RN position seeks a dedicated nurse to provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care within a 4-bed OR team. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and teammates to ensure safe, compassionate surgical care from pre-op to recovery.

The role requires an accredited nursing program, state RN license, and BLS; 1 year of OR experience is preferred. Schedule features three 10-hour shifts, M-F with occasional on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license in the state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Prefer 1 year OR nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in line with standards and policies.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Accredited nursing program

RN license in state

BLS certification

1 year OR experience

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Department: 37703 Atrium Health Lake Norman - Surgery Room

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 30

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

x3 10hr shifts

M-F with some week day and weekend call requirments.

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse- Atrium Health Lake Norman Operating Room

Where You Will Work:

Become part of the dynamic 4-bed Operating Room team at Atrium Health Lake Norman, where we specialize in providing high-quality surgical care across a wide range of specialties. Our OR team collaborates closely with skilled surgeons, anesthesiologists, and Advocate Health teammates to deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. Whether you're assisting with general surgery, orthopedics, Urology, or Gynecology, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous learning. We are committed to ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care from pre-op to recovery.

Expectations We’re Looking For:

• 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
• 1 year of OR experience as a RN strongly 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:

At Atrium Health Lake Norman our team is collaborative, inclusive, and patient centered. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, shared accountability, and psychological safety. We value clear communication, integrity, and innovation while fostering empathy, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Leadership sets the tone with a growth mindset and critical thinking. Leaders empower teams, embrace change, and champion excellence. Teammates lift each other up, value relationships within and across disciplines, and share pride in delivering safe top-quality care. It is a culture of ownership, celebration, and belonging, where people are inspired to thrive, grow together, and have fun!

Our Commitment to You:

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.