Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care

Atrium Health; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 52,624 - 78,936; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off programs

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health in Cornelius, NC is looking for a part-time Registered Nurse to provide patient care in its Nursing Progressive Care Unit. The role involves patient monitoring and collaboration with medical teams to ensure high-quality care.

Applicants should hold a Nursing degree, an active RN license, and relevant certifications. Benefits include health care coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of PCU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical decision making for patient safety.
• Lead efforts to create the best patient experience.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Compassionate Patient Care

Strong Communication

Education

Completion of accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Department
35216 Atrium Health Lake Norman - Nursing Progressive Care Unit: Telemetry 5th Floor

Status
Part time

Hours Per Week
4

Schedule Details
PRN Nights

Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30

Location

This 13‑bed PCU is co‑located with an 8‑bed ICU, providing a collaborative and dynamic environment for patient care. The unit specializes in caring for patients with medical conditions that require close monitoring and specialized interventions. The team works closely with physicians from multiple specialties to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing unit and help shape its culture from the ground up.

Expectations We're Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire
• 1 year of PCU experience 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 strong communication, you will lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Benefits & Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• 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); please ask a recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest non‑profit, 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.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical PCU Cornelius, NC, United States

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