RN PACU – Critical Care Recovery in Trauma Center

Atrium Health Enterprise; 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

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.