Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Trauma

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health's 11B unit provides patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients on a 24-hour basis. The RN will coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in line with standards and procedures.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, an RN license for the practicing state, and BLS certification. Strong organization, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited/approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where practicing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

RN license (state)

BLS certification

Nursing program completion

Job description

Where You Will Work

11B provides patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients on a 24-hour basis. It is a 19-bed unit with all private rooms with an RN to patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5. Most commonly, we care for patients with an injury because of a traumatic event like a motor vehicle accident, motorcycle accident, gunshot wound or fall with injury. These patients most commonly will have orthopedic injuries, an orthopedic diagnoses requiring surgical intervention, or other traumatic injuries requiring acute care. Our team is just one part of the larger multidisciplinary team that works together to restore and/or promote the patient's and the family's level of health and well-being. Our team is very engaged in process improvements and improving quality and safety outcomes for our patients. 11B is a fast-paced unit which requires organization skills, critical thinking, prioritization, self-confidence, and teamwork.

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’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 an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s 5 Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, based in Winston-Salem, NC.

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.

Ready to Take the Next Step

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Please note that Atrium Health is currently unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.