Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room FT

Hugh Chatham Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Union West is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for the Operating Room in Matthews, NC. The OR team supports perioperative care across pre-op, intraop, and post-anesthesia phases in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Strong candidates will have at least 2 years of OR experience, with preference for orthopedics, urology, gynecology, or general surgery. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive perioperative patient care through the nursing process.
• Support safe patient environments and patient-centered care from admission through recovery in collaboration with the perioperative team

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing program

RN license (state issued)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Department

37703 Atrium Health Union West - Surgery Room

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Weekdays: 0630-1700 x 3days, 0630-1700 w/call 1700-0700 x 1 day; 48 hr weekend call every 5th weekend; holiday call rotation

Strongly prefer at least 2 years OR experience and experience in Ortho, Urology, GYN, General service lines.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Union West Operating Room

Matthews, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

Union West features a dynamic, fast-paced Operating Room serving the Stallings and Matthews communities. Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides an exceptional environment where nurses collaborate closely with highly skilled surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative team members to deliver outstanding patient care.

The OR team performs a variety of surgical procedures and is committed to excellence in patient safety, surgical quality, and teamwork. Nurses play a vital role throughout the perioperative experience, partnering with Surgical Pre-Op and PACU colleagues to ensure seamless, patient-centered care from admission through recovery.

At Union West, we foster a supportive and collaborative culture where team members are valued, encouraged to grow professionally, and empowered to make a difference every day. If you're looking to join a high-performing perioperative team in a modern surgical environment, Union West is an excellent place to build your career and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

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

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 Union West is a hospital, emergency department and specialty care center all wrapped into one location – with extra amenities to help restore your body and mind. Get unrivaled clinical care, the highest level of support and a patient-first experience, in an environment designed for wellness. The hospital is the heart of Atrium Health Union West and has:

• 40 licensed acute care beds
• 28 medical/surgical beds
• 8 labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms
• 4 intensive care unit (ICU) beds
• 10 emergency department bays open 24/7, with a helipad
• 3 operating rooms
• 3 surgery suites
• 1 cesarean (C-section) delivery operating room
• Imaging services, including MRI, CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound and more
• Laboratory and pharmacy services

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

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.