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Registered Nurse I (RN) - Medical and Cardiac Observation

American Addiction Centers·Concord, North Carolina

$38 - $57/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care for adult patients in medical and cardiac observation units. Lead efforts to ensure a safe patient environment and a high-quality patient experience using evidence-based practice.

Department

  • 35453
  • Atrium
  • Health
  • Cabarrus -
  • Nursing:
  • Cardiac
  • Observation
  • Unit
  • Status:
  • Full time
  • Benefits
  • Eligible:
  • Yes
  • Hours
  • Per
  • Week: 36
  • Schedule
  • Details/Additional
  • Information: FT 7P-7A 3 days a week. Weekend rotation.
  • Pay
  • Range: $38.20 - $57.30
  • Where
  • You
  • Will
  • Work: Are you looking for a fast-paced and rewarding nursing environment? The Medical Observation Unit (23 beds) and Cardiac Observation Unit (10 beds) care for a wide variety of adult patients with medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, etc. diagnoses with an anticipated length of stay of 24-48 hours! This is perfect for nurses who enjoy critical thinking, strong assessment skills, and a fast-paced work environment. Our collaborative interdisciplinary team expediates monitoring, diagnostic testing, and interventions while providing holistic, patient-centered care. Our unit prides itself on teamwork, respect, and open communication. We support professional growth for those pursuing certifications and/or degree advancement, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Our leaders prioritize work-life balance, wellness, and an ongoing culture of recognition. We celebrate wins together and support one another through challenges! We would love to have you as a part of our team!
  • We’re
  • Looking
  • For: Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing . Not for a new grad nurse 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
  • 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 Cabarrus is a 457-bed tertiary care facility serving Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and surrounding counties. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive emergency services and a wide range of specialty medical care. We are proud to hold disease-specific certifications in Stroke, Epilepsy, Spine, Bariatrics, and Chest Pain Center care. Our hospital has earned recognition for excellence, including awards for our Geriatric Emergency Department, ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation, and being named a Best Hospital for Nurses. Additional Programs & Support Services Professional Governance – Empowering clinical decision-making and leadership Teammate Advisory Board – Fostering collaboration and continuous improvement Behavioral Response Team (BRT) – One of only two designated teams in the region responding to patients with escalating behaviors Vascular Access Team – 24/7 expert support for complex IV insertions, PICC lines, and specialized procedures Academic Partnership – Strong collaboration with Cabarrus College of Health Sciences to support education and workforce development Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
  • Ready to
  • Take the
  • Next
  • Step: Apply Now!
  • Our
  • Commitment to
  • You:
  • Advocate
  • Health offers a comprehensive suite of
  • Total
  • Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational
  • Assistance
  • Program
  • Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

Must have completed an accredited nursing program and hold a valid state Registered Nurse license. BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required, and the role is not open to new graduates.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Compassionate Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Holistic Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Nursing Process
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Patient Coordination
  • Cardiac Care
  • Medical Observation

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plans With Employer Match

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$38 - $57/hr
Location
Concord, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle,...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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