Carolinas Medical Center
Academic medical center in Charlotte, NC
- Per diem roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $3,000 on 2+ roles
- Hiring nights and days
- New grads welcome on 2+ roles
From 182 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 8, 2026Sources
The short version
Nurses here describe a Level I teaching hospital with high acuity and strong educational support, which is the kind of place where your first two years teach you fast.
For new gradsSources
As of 2025-04-24Source: glassdoor.co.nzA 12-story, 1.1 million-square-foot advanced care bed tower on Blythe Road broke ground in 2023 and is scheduled to open in 2027, so expect construction noise now and new units later.
For experienced nursesSources
The new tower hit its topping out milestone in December 2024, meaning the structure is up and the opening date is tracking.
For experienced nurses
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of the 48 roles on this page welcome new grads
- Per diem nurses: all 48 roles on this page are per diem
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 15 of the 23 roles with a stated shift on this page are nights
Nursing here
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and raises
- Staff note that annual raises tend to be low and pay scales can lag expectations despite good educational resources.
Sources
As of 2025-04-24Source: glassdoor.co.nz- Clinical learning environment
- Registered nurses appreciate the high acuity, strong educational support, and experience gained at the Level I teaching hospital.
Sources
As of 2025-04-24Source: glassdoor.co.nz- Staffing ratios and management
- Reviews highlight supportive peer teamwork alongside concerns about occasional unsafe ratios and inconsistent departmental management.
Sources
As of 2026-10Source: glassdoor.co.nz
The hard parts
Staff report that annual raises run low and pay scales lag what they expected, even while they rate the educational resources highly.
Sources
As of 2025-04-24Source: glassdoor.co.nz
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte blends big-city hospital jobs with a slower Southern pace and living costs about 3% below the national average. Commute from sleek South End apartments—where median rent sits at $1,377—or leafy Myers Park. While you'll navigate car-dependent traffic, mild winters and mountains just 90 minutes away sweeten your days off.
Browse roles in Charlotte- Metro price level · Charlotte area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 97.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,612/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $82,068/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Carolinas Medical Center hire new grads?
2 of the 48 roles on this page welcome new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 2 of the 48 roles on this page, up to $3,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 23 roles with a stated shift on this page, 15 are night shifts, 4 are day shifts, 3 are rotating shifts and 1 is weekends only.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (9), oncology (6), tele (3), ER (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Carolinas Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Carolinas Medical Center
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC - 1021 Morehead Medical Dr
- RN
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
- Per diem
- RN
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Per diem
- RN
- Per diem
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC - 1021 Morehead Medical Dr
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- Per diem
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC - 1001 Blythe Blvd
- RN
- Per diem
- RN
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) 11T Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Unit FT Nights
Posted 4 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) 10P Medical/Surgical Unit PT Nights
Posted 4 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- Night shift
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) 10P Medical/Surgical Unit FT Days
Posted 4 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- Day shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Per diem
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC - 5315 Morris Field Dr
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
- Per diem
- RN
- Per diem
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC - 1237 Harding Pl
- RN
- Per diem
- CNA
- Night shift
- Per diem
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC - 6965 Fairview Rd
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology - Levine Cancer Medical Oncology Clinic Cleveland
Posted 4 days ago
$36–$53
- RN
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) 9A Stroke Neuro Telemetry Unit PRN
Posted 4 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- Per diem
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC - 1310 E Morehead St
Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center Pediatric Anesthesia RN - PRN
Posted 4 days ago
$36–$53
- RN
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
- Per diem
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) 7B Cardiac Telemetry Unit FT Nights
Posted 5 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- Night shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Per diem
Carolinas Medical Center
Mint Hill, NC - Hawthorne Dr
- RN
- Per diem
Carolinas Medical Center
Mint Hill, NC - Hawthorne Dr
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Per diem
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) 3T Medical/Oncology Unit PT Days
Posted 5 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- Day shift
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) FT
Posted 5 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) Cardiac Cath Lab Prep/Recovery Unit FT Days
Posted 5 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- 12-hour days
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Weekender - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) Medical/Surgical 10A Unit PT Days
Posted 5 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- Weekend shift
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) 9T Medical/Surgical Unit FT Days
Posted 5 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- 12-hour days
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) Medical/Surgical 10A Unit PT Nights
Posted 5 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- Night shift
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Weekender - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) Medical/Surgical 10A Unit PT Nights
Posted 5 days ago
$20–$30
- CNA
- Night shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
Registered Nurse (RN) - Atrium Health Levine Children's Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
Posted 6 days ago
$36–$53
- RN
- Per diem
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See all 182 roles at Carolinas Medical CenterSources
- atriumhealth.org/about-us/newsroom/news/2023/07/atrium-health-carolinas-medical-center-campus-expansion-breaks-ground
The short version
- atriumhealthfoundation.org/atrium-health-celebrates-milestone-for-new-advanced-care-facility-at-carolinas-medical-center
The short version
- glassdoor.co.nz/Reviews/Employee-Review-Atrium-Health-E20209-RVW96916597.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025-04-24
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