Registered Nurse (RN) - Steele Creek Emergency Department

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Steele Creek Emergency Department in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver and coordinate high-quality emergency care for adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program and at least 6 months of RN experience, with state RN licensure, BLS certification, and ACLS within 6 months of hire; inpatient critical care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Must have at least 6 months RN experience; this is not for new graduates.
• RN license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of inpatient critical care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care through the nursing process in a safe, standards-based environment.
• Lead efforts to create a safe patient environment and a high-quality patient experience across the care continuum.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

6 months RN experience

Inpatient critical care experience

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Where You Will Work:

The Steele Creek Emergency Department features a well-designed layout to support efficient, high-quality patient care, including 12 major medical beds with both an adult-specific resuscitation room and a dedicated pediatric resuscitation room. In addition, the unit offers 8 rapid medical evaluation/minor care beds to support lower-acuity patients and improve throughput, along with 4 triage bays to facilitate timely patient assessment and flow. This structure allows the team to effectively manage a wide range of patient acuity levels in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience, this position is not for new graduates
• 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 required within 6 months of hire
• 1 year of inpatient critical care experience required

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 Steele Creek Emergency Department, Atrium Health’s first freestanding emergency department located in Charlotte, NC -15 to 20 minutes from Uptown and two miles from the North Carolina/South Carolina state line. We see roughly 41,000 annually including adults and children of all ages. Our team is made up of top-notch Nurses, Healthcare Techs, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists and Providers including Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.

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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