Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU PT Nights

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in Concord, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the AH Cabarrus PACU to deliver comprehensive post-anesthesia care. The role emphasizes patient monitoring, safe medication administration, documentation, and discharge planning within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in the state, and BLS certification, with 1 year PACU/CCU/ED/ICU experience preferred. Some call shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Accredited nursing program completion required.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• One year PACU/ICU/CCU/ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

Skills

PACU experience

Critical care

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Education

Nursing program

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – AH Cabarrus PACU

Concord, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

Our 28‑bed recovery room delivers comprehensive Phase I and Phase II post‑anesthesia care for patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures, including orthopedic, spine, bariatric, general, HPB, plastics, urology, gynecology, cardiac, trauma, and vascular surgeries. Primary responsibilities include physiological monitoring, effective management of anesthesia‑related effects, safe medication administration, and accurate, timely documentation. Staff also play a key role in discharge planning, patient and family education, adherence to established policies and clinical standards, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. We take pride in fostering a supportive, collaborative environment that promotes engagement, professional growth, patient satisfaction, and excellence in care. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal communication, exceptional clinical assessment abilities, and advanced critical‑thinking skills. Some call shifts, weekends and holidays are required.

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
• One year of previous PACU, Critical Care, Emergency Department or ICU 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:

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a 457‑bed tertiary care facility serving Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and surrounding counties. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive emergency services and a wide range of specialty medical care. We are proud to hold disease‑specific certifications in Stroke, Epilepsy, Spine, Bariatrics, and Chest Pain Center care.

Our hospital has earned recognition for excellence, including awards for our Geriatric Emergency Department, ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation, and being named a Best Hospital for Nurses.

Clinical Units & Specialties

• Maternity Center
• Cardiovascular Services
• Medical‑Surgical Services
• Surgical Services designated as an ASMBS Surgery Center of Excellence

Additional Programs & Support Services

• Professional Governance – Empowering clinical decision‑making and leadership
• Teammate Advisory Board – Fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Behavioral Response Team (BRT) – One of only two designated teams in the region responding to patients with escalating behaviors
• Vascular Access Team – 24/7 expert support for complex IV insertions, PICC lines, and specialized procedures
• Academic Partnership – Strong collaboration with Cabarrus College of Health Sciences to support education and workforce development

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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