Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Weekender

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

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Progressive Care Unit in Shelby, NC. The RN provides comprehensive patient care, coordinates nursing processes, and collaborates with physicians and the care team to deliver safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in the state, BLS certification, and ACLS recommended within 6 months of hire. Join a team committed to excellence and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• RN license for the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association).
• ACLS recommended within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead clinical decision making and teamwork to create a safe patient environment and optimal experience.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organization

Prioritization

Assessment skills

Education

RN program completion

RN license in practicing state

BLS certification

ACLS recommended within 6 months

Job description

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. Our team encourages professional development through participation in shared governance, continuing education and professional certification. The ideal candidate for our team is resourceful, flexible and a team player.

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

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.

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