Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room FT

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

Job summary

Advocate Health's Atrium Health Lincoln Operating Room in Lincolnton, NC is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join a modern surgical services team spanning General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgery with spinal focus.

The role emphasizes nursing process, patient safety, and collaborative perioperative workflow, with on-call coverage weekends/holidays and typical monthly case volumes across OR and endoscopy units.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.
• At least one year of operating room experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the perioperative continuum.

Skills

Nursing program completion

RN license

BLS certification

OR experience

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Lincoln Operating Room

Lincolnton, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

Surgical Services at Lincoln includes a modern procedural suite withthree operating rooms (ORs)andtwo endoscopy rooms. Our surgical specialties includeGeneral Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, andNeurosurgery focused on spinal procedures.

In Endoscopy, the team performs a broad range of procedures, includingcolonoscopies, EGDs, bronchoscopies, and select cardiology-related procedures such asloop recorder insertions, TEEs, and cardioversions.

We operateMonday through Friday, withon‑call coverage for weekends and holidays. Routine surgical volumes averageapproximately 270 OR cases and 350 endoscopy cases per month.

Preop/PACU staff support a fast‑paced, collaborative environment focused on high-quality care, patient safety, and smooth perioperative workflow across all service lines.

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
• At least one year of previous operating room experience strongly preferred for this role

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:

We are proud to celebrate Atrium Health Lincoln on achieving their Magnet Recognition with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center along with being honored with 14 exemplars. This award winning, 101-bed hospital, was designed with the community in mind. The facility opened in 2010, replacing a family farm. History from this farm can be seen and found on the campus today. 300,000 reclaimed bricks from a local mill, Belding-Hausman Mill, were placed into the exterior of the hospital and represent the dedication to the community they serve. The campus also has a 1.2-mile public walking trail that encircles the campus, winding past ponds and through natural wooded areas left intact on the land. Two medical office buildings that house many provider offices and offer medical services that serve the community can also be found on Atrium Health Lincoln's campus.

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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