Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU FT

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

Job summary

Advocate Health's RN opportunity at AH University City PACU in Charlotte, NC, seeks a compassionate, skilled nurse to coordinate patient care in the PACU setting and support positive outcomes for post-anesthesia patients.

Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree, valid NC RN license, and BLS certification, with a preference for PACU/ICU/ED experience and teamwork to maintain high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where practicing.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.
• At least one year of PACU, Critical Care, or ED experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• As an RN, provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to ensure safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead with evidence-based practice and communication to create a safe environment and best patient experience.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing program graduate

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - AH University City PACU

Charlotte, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

Atrium Health University City is a community-based facility with 9 Operating Rooms. We are located on North Tryon, next to the UNCC Campus. This facility is not a trauma center, but offers many specialty service lines including Orthopedics, Robotic, General, Urology and Gynecology procedures. We are the only Atrium facility that has earned the AORN Go Clear designation, for maintaining a smoke-free facility by managing surgical smoke plume. The team is a small, close-knit team and we participate in potlucks, and enjoy one another's company. We are a smaller Atrium OR and have a wonderful group of surgeons who are extremely collaborative and work well with all members of our team. Atrium Health University City is a wonderful environment for anyone who values relationships and promoting quality patient care!

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 PACU, Critical Care, or Emergency Department strongly preferred to be eligible 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:

Atrium Health University City provides health care services in the University City, Mint Hill, North Mecklenburg and Southwest Cabarrus regions in North Carolina. The award-winning maternity center provides personalized support and education throughout pregnancy, delivery and recovery, while the Emergency Department has more than 65,000 patient visits every year. Specialties also include cancer care, diabetes care, heart care, neuroscience, rehabilitation and much more. With the on-site Farmer’s Market and Teaching Garden, our teammates and community members have easy access to local, fresh foods, highlighting the nutritional and environmental benefit of locally grown produce.

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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