Registered Nurse (RN) Weekender - Mother Baby

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an experienced RN for the 8T Mother Baby Nursing Unit in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on coordinating comprehensive care for postpartum mothers and newborns in a high-volume obstetrical setting.

The position requires an accredited nursing program, current RN license in North Carolina, BLS, and ACLS/PALS within 6 months. Inpatient RN experience is preferred and the nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3-4.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• At least 6 months 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) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS and PALS are required within 6 months of hire.
• At least 1 year of inpatient RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and effective communication to create the safest patient environment and best experience across the continuum.

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Where You Will Work:

The 8T Mother Baby Nursing Unit features 36 private patient rooms designed to accommodate couplets—mothers and their newborns. The MBU also features a newborn nursery for newborns requiring continued medical care after maternal discharge and infants whose mothers are transferred to other units within the Women’s Division.

This unit provides comprehensive obstetrical care to females across the lifespan—serving a diverse, multicultural patient population. Inpatient care is delivered 24 hours a day, typical patients include postpartum mothers and their newborns following vaginal or cesarean deliveries, with or without complications. Newborns are generally stable but may require additional interventions such as various blood tests, glucose monitoring, car seat testing for late pre-term and phototherapy for jaundice. Before discharge, all newborns receive hearing screenings and state-mandated newborn screenings. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:3-4 couplets, ensuring attentive and personalized care.

Expectations 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 and PALS are required within 6 months of hire.
• At least 1 year of inpatient RN 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 skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the largest hospital in the region, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services and is recognized for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. With 874 licensed beds and more than 1,100 physicians and providers, the hospital serves as the region’s only Level I trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. CMC is one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It is home to Levine Cancer Institute, Levine Children’s Hospital, and Carolinas Rehabilitation, all nationally ranked for their specialized care. The hospital has been named the #1 Best Hospital in the Charlotte region by U.S. News & World Report for eight consecutive years and holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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