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Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)

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.

Posted Sep 9

Unit and setting
24-⁠bed observation/medical unit · Hospital Our specialty is observation patients (chest pain, kidney stones, minor surgeries), we also take overflow medical/surgical patients on our unit.
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRegistered Nurse license issued by the state of practice
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers from AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Education
completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for North Carolina staff rolesNorth Carolina staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $48/hr, across 794 postings.
Bonus
sign-on bonus This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible and qualifies for a sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements!provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements

Benefits

  • Signing bonus

The role and schedule

Patients
observation patients (chest pain, kidney stones, minor surgeries) and overflow medical/surgical patients Our specialty is observation patients (chest pain, kidney stones, minor surgeries), we also take overflow medical/surgical patients on our unit.
Day to day
providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care
Unit size
24-bed Join our 24-bed observation/medical unit at Atrium Health Cleveland, where you will care for a variety of patients.

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Cleveland – Clinical Decision Unit

Shelby, NC, United States

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible and qualifies for a sign–on bonus, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements!

Where You Will Work

Join our 24-bed observation/medical unit at Atrium Health Cleveland, where you will care for a variety of patients. Our specialty is observation patients (chest pain, kidney stones, minor surgeries), we also take overflow medical/surgical patients on our unit. We have very strong relationships with our hospitalist group, who provide quality and compassionate care to our patients alongside our nurses.

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

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 Cleveland in Shelby is a 241-bed hospital serving greater Cleveland County, NC, and the surrounding region. We were the first Level III trauma center in NC, offering advanced emergency care. We strive every day to bring advanced care to the community. We also believe in serving the community outside our hospital walls, as evidenced by our commitment to health education, and through our contributions to organizations such as United Way and Relay for Life.

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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What's around it?

In Shelby, NC

Shelby, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent
$945/mo
Household income
$48,376/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Shelby, NC

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