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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU FT

American Addiction Centers·Charlotte, North Carolina

$38 - $57/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Provide and coordinate comprehensive recovery care for high-acuity patients emerging from surgery in a Level I Trauma Center. Lead efforts to ensure a safe patient environment through clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice.

Department

  • 37710
  • Carolinas
  • Medical
  • Center -
  • PACU
  • Status:
  • Full time
  • Benefits
  • Eligible:
  • Yes
  • Hours
  • Per
  • Week: 36
  • Schedule
  • Details/Additional
  • Information: 4 days a week / 9-hour shifts from 12p-9p / 1p-10p with on call shifts required
  • Pay
  • Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Carolinas
  • Medical
  • Center
  • PACU
  • Charlotte,
  • NC,
  • United
  • States
  • Where
  • You
  • Will
  • Work: 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 and complex 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. As a team, we foster a collaborative environment built on excellence, continuous learning, and strong interdisciplinary partnerships. This is an exceptional opportunity for nurses who thrive in a dynamic setting and seek to advance their expertise in perioperative and critical care.
  • We’re
  • Looking
  • For: Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing 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 and PALS strongly preferred At least one year of previous critical care, emergency department or PACU experience strongly preferred.
  • 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. 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.
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  • 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

Requires a nursing degree, a valid Registered Nurse license, and BLS certification. Previous experience in critical care, emergency department, or PACU is strongly preferred along with ACLS and PALS certifications.

  • professional certificate
  • Nursing Process
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Patient Coordination
  • Patient Experience
  • Airway Management
  • Perioperative Care
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Hemodynamic Stabilization
  • Critical Assessment

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
Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 20, 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,...

Salary listed on 3,638 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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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.

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