New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) – Satellite
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.
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · 3 night shifts per week 3, 12-hour night shifts per week36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- 5A Satellite · Hospital
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRegistered Nurse license issued by the state in which teammate practices
- Term
- Permanent Status: Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) – Satellite
- License
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which teammate practices Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by 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
- Also asks
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Charlotte staff RN payCharlotte staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $41/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $38/hr, across 116 postings.
- Pay differential
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Bonus
- Sign-on bonus A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months
- Extra pay
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and morebased on a teammate's job
- Bonus
- Incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
- Pay reviews
- Base compensation within listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingbased on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Pay reviews
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
- BenefitsBenefits EligibleBenefits Eligible: Yes
- BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
- BenefitsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- BenefitsFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- BenefitsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
More benefits (10)
- BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Plans
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Diverse acute diagnoses including chest pain, pneumonia, electrolyte imbalances, diabetes, cellulitis, trauma, and mental health instabilities
- Unit
- Satellite department (4 Med/Surg, Medical Telemetry units) The Satellite department consists of 4 Med/Surg, Medical Telemetry units, totaling 34 beds.
- Day to day
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through nursing process
- Day to day
- Lead efforts to create a safe patient environment and patient experience using evidence-based practice and clinical decision making
- Unit size
- 34 beds across 4 Med/Surg, Medical Telemetry units
- Weekends
- Weekend rotation Holiday/Weekend rotation
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Holidays
- Holiday rotation
- Details
- Region's only Level 1 Trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma center, is Magnet-designated, and an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver.
- Details
- No employment visa sponsorship provided Please note that Atrium Health is currently unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role.
The workplace
- Hospital
- Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
- Address
- 1000 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28203
About Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What are the holiday requirements?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Ask Mira
Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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Department
34603 Carolinas Medical Center - Nursing: 5A Satellite
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hou rs Per Week
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information
- 3, 12-hour night shifts per week
- Holiday/Weekend rotation
- A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30
Where You Will Work
The Satellite department consists of 4 Med/Surg, Medical Telemetry units, totaling 34 beds. Our units are dedicated to delivering safe and quality care to patients seamlessly, while optimizing patient flow and capacity by alleviating pressure on the Emergency Department. We cater to a diverse patient population experiencing a wide array of acute diagnoses, including (but not limited to) chest pain, pneumonia, electrolyte imbalances, diabetes, cellulitis, trauma injuries, and mental health instabilities.
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’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health in Charlotte NC, 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 an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s 5 Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
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!
Please note that Atrium Health is currently unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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.
New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) – Satellite
What's around it?
Charlotte, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,612/mo
- Household income
- $82,068/yr, all local households, not nurse pay