Registered Nurse Weekend Program (RN) - Medical ICU

Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center's Medical ICU (MICU) is a 29-bed unit delivering high-acuity care, including ARDS, septic shock, organ failure, and post-cardiac arrest management. As an RN in MICU, you will coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice, collaborating with specialty teams to ensure safety and quality. This role emphasizes teamwork and excellence in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• At least 6 months RN experience; not for new graduates.
• RN license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA).
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• 2 years inpatient critical care RN experience strongly preferred for day shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum using evidence-based practice and strong communication.

Skills

Inpatient critical care

BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

RN licensure

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Where You Will Work:

The Medical ICU (MICU) at Carolinas Medical Center is a 29-bed unit that cares for a diverse, high-acuity patient population, including those with ARDS, septic shock, liver failure, multi-organ failure, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal bleeds, complex oncology needs, renal failure, sickle cell crises, diabetic ketoacidosis, and post cardiac arrest care. Our team is actively involved in advanced critical care practice, including assisting with intubations and bedside procedures, titrating multiple vasoactive drips, providing comfort-focused care, coordinating off-unit procedures, and managing life support therapies such as ECMO. We collaborate closely with a wide range of specialty consult services to deliver comprehensive care. Beyond bedside care, we emphasize teamwork and innovation, continuously seeking ways to improve patient outcomes, safety, and quality of care. The Medical ICU fosters a culture of accountability, respect, and professionalism, where team members support one another and uphold the highest standards of practice. We also received the AACN Beacon award of Excellence.

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

• 2 years of inpatient critical care RN experience strongly preferred for day shift

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’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, which is distinguished throughout the southeastern United States for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma center, is Magnet-designated, and also an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a satellite for the medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill.