FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.·Pinehurst, North Carolina
Nurses work in a 12-bed intensive care unit specializing in critically ill cardiac medical patients, including STEMI and post-cardiac arrest cases. Responsibilities involve developing strong assessment skills and becoming experts in managing Intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices, vasoactive drips, and ventilators.
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system serving central North Carolina.
With four hospitals and more than 600 beds, we provide advanced, patient‑centered care across the region.
Our system includes the Reid Heart Center-home to the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center-offering leading‑edge cardiac services.
More than 6,500 employees support our mission across 75+ locations within a 15‑county service area.
FirstHealth has earned numerous distinctions for exceptional patient care and outcomes, with honors from Healthgrades, U.S.
News & World Report, and Becker’s Healthcare.
Employee Benefits At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we are committed to supporting both the professional growth and personal well‑being of our employees.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive, including: Free membership to any of our seven FirstHealth Fitness Centers Educational assistance through FirstU to support academic and professional development Exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot Competitive retirement savings plan with employer match These benefits reflect our dedication to creating an environment where your career and well‑being come first.
Join us as we work toward our goal of becoming the best place to work in health care.
CCU is a 12-bed intensive care unit specializing in critically ill cardiac medical patients to include STEMI’s and post-cardiac arrest patients. Nurses develop strong assessment skills, are experts in Intra-aortic balloon pump and Impella management. Nurses in this unit are experts in vasoactive drip titrations and ventilator management.
Requirements: Valid NC RN License or Compact State RN License BCLS & ACLS required 2 Years of experience required
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.