Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU

Advocate Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced Progressive Care setting. You will apply nursing process, monitor telemetry, titrate cardiac drips, and collaborate with the cardiology team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

This role requires completion of an accredited nursing program and an active RN license in North Carolina, with BLS certification; ACLS is recommended within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program is required.
• RN license issued by the state where the teammate practices is required.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers is required.
• ACLS recommended within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Coordinate care and communicate with cardiology team to ensure the best patient experience and outcomes.

Education

RN license (state)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible and qualifies for a sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements!

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

• ACLS recommended within 6 months of hire

Where You Will Work:

Atrium Cleveland Progressive Care Units consists of 64 beds (32 per unit) serving cardiac, medical and surgical patients. Our unit is fast-paced and requires strong critical thinking abilities, organization and prioritization, as well as thorough assessment skills. The PCU nurse partners with our cardiologists/ hospitalist team and other disciplines to manage titratable cardiac drips, bi-pap, post-op, post-op, post ICU patients. We see a variety of diagnosis with our top 3 DRG's being Dysrhythmias, Chest Pain and CHF. All patients wear telemetry monitors which are monitored through our telemetry station 24/7.

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 Cleveland in Shelby is a 241-bed hospital serving greater Cleveland County, NC, and the surrounding region. We were the first Level III trauma center in NC, offering advanced emergency care. We strive every day to bring advanced care to the community. We also believe in serving the community outside our hospital walls, as evidenced by our commitment to health education, and through our contributions to organizations such as United Way and Relay for Life.

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.

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