Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU PRN

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

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. This role involves caring for patients emerging from surgery and requires skills in critical assessment, decision-making, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have an RN license, BLS certification, and strong critical care experience. The position offers part-time hours with a flexible schedule, and competitive pay ranging from $38.20 to $57.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the candidate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) strongly preferred.
• At least one year of critical care, emergency department, or PACU experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Use evidence‑based practice and clinical decision making for patient safety.

Skills

Critical assessment

Evidence-based practice

Clinical decision making

Compassionate communication

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center PACU

Charlotte, NC, United States

Overview

Our fast‑paced Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Carolinas Medical Center provides comprehensive, high‑acuity recovery care for patients emerging from surgery in a Level I Trauma Center. We care for a diverse patient population—including trauma, emergent, and elective surgical cases across all specialties. Nurses in our PACU are highly skilled in critical assessment, hemodynamic stabilization, airway management, and rapid clinical decision‑making. We foster a collaborative environment built on excellence, continuous learning, and strong interdisciplinary partnerships. This opportunity is ideal for nurses who thrive in a dynamic setting and seek to advance their expertise in perioperative and critical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use evidence‑based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skillful communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the candidate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) strongly preferred.
• At least one year of critical care, emergency department, or PACU experience strongly preferred.

Schedule & Payment

• Hours are variable; schedule includes Sunday–Saturday days and nights.
• Part‑time.
• Pay range: $38.20 – $57.30 per hour.
• No benefits eligible as a part‑time position.
• Hours per week: 0.