Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU FT

aah; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Lake Norman PACU in Cornelius, NC seeks a registered nurse to join its Perioperative Services team, coordinating and delivering care in the PACU and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and teammates to ensure safe, high-quality patient recovery after surgery.

This full-time role offers 36 hours per week, with a Mon-Fri schedule and 7:00–19:30 shifts plus weeknight and weekend call.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license for the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Experience in PACU/CCU/ED preferred; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care in the PACU using nursing processes.
• Lead with evidence-based practice to ensure safety and optimal patient experience across the continuum.

Education

Nursing program completion

RN license (state)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS preferred

Job description

Department

37710 Atrium Health Lake Norman - PACU

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

M-F 0700-1930 3 days/week. Weeknight and weekend call rotation required.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Lake Norman PACU

Cornelius, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

Become part of the dynamic Perioperative Services team at Atrium Health Lake Norman, where we specialize in providing high-quality surgical care across a wide range of specialties. Our team collaborates closely with skilled surgeons, anesthesiologists, and Advocate Health teammates to deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. We specialize in general surgery, orthopedics, Urology, and 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.

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
• Previous PACU, Critical Care or Emergency Department experience required
• ACLS 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!

Join a dynamic healthcare team: Work alongside dedicated professionals in a fast-paced, supportive environment at Lake Norman’s new Perioperative Services Unit.

Competitive compensation and benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth in a vibrant community.

Advanced technology & facilities: Provide top-tier patient care with access to state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge resources in a modern OR setting.

Work-life balance: Experience the unique opportunity to live and work near the beautiful Lake Norman area, offering a range of recreational and lifestyle perks.

Make a difference every day: Use your expertise to impact patients’ lives during critical moments, providing high-quality care in a supportive, collaborative team environment.

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 CommitmenttoYou

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.