Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU FT

Department

37710 Carolinas Medical Center:
Mercy - PACU

Full time

Yes

40

M-F FT 4-10's  with some call

$38.20 - $57.30

Charlotte, NC, United States

Our
27-bed unit providesboth Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia carefor patientsundergoingsurgicalprocedures including orthopedic, spine, bariatric, general,vascular and general surgeries.

Primaryjob responsibilities include close physiological monitoring, management of anesthesia side effects, administration of medications, completion of accurate and timely documentation,discharge planning, patient and family education, adherence to established policies and standards, and collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

We foster a collaborative team environment focusing on engagement, patient satisfaction, continuous growth, and excellence in care.

An ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal, clinical assessment,and critical thinking skills. Some call shifts required.

• 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 required
• Previous ICU, PACU or ER nursing experience strongly preferred

• 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.

Atrium Health Mercy,a 196-bedfacilityof Carolinas Medical Center, is one of two Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) locations and is 1.3 miles from CMC. As a Planetree Certifiedfacility, we focus on the following:

• Connect values, strategies, and action
• Implement practices that promote partnership
• Use evidence to drive improvement
• Create organizational structures that promote engagement

For more than 100 years, Atrium Health Mercyhas treated approximately 80-110 ED and 130-212 in-patients daily with a special combination of human compassion and leading-edge expertise. Atrium Health Mercyis a full-service community hospital, specializing in the care of seniors and in complex foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee surgery, bariatric surgery, and women’s pelvic health. Atrium Health Mercyis Magnet certified in Nursing Excellence and is also a Planetree certified, patient-centered hospital.

The Planetree model is committed to enhancing health care from the patient's perspective; empowers patients and families by providing information and education, cultivates healing of the mind-body-spirit, provides patient-directed care, is value-based, holistic and promotes safety of patients through active involvement in their own 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.

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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