Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Atrium Health

Monroe, North Carolina

Atrium Health is an academic medical center.

Eligibility: NeonatologyPeds

Posted Jul 31

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: NICU · Hospital
License: RN licenseCompact RN
Term: Permanent

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for North Carolina Pediatrics rolesNorth Carolina Pediatrics postings that state pay run $35/hr to $48/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 32 postings.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-Term Disability

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Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Retirement plan with employer match
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay (shift, on call)
Incentive pay for select positions
Annual performance-based increases
PTO
Disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

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Union: Union position
On call: On-call rotation

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Department: 35173 Atrium Health Union - Nursing: Neonatal Level III. Full time, 36 hours per week, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week; 7p-7a. Our 7-bed Level III NICU provides specialized care for neonates born at 28 weeks gestation and above who require advanced monitoring and transitional support. The unit offers 24/7 provider coverage, with NICU staff attending all high-risk deliveries to ensure immediate assessment and stabilization. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of NICU experience and be comfortable caring for neonatal patients requiring specialized observation and support.

What's around it?

In Monroe, NC

Monroe, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $1,246/mo
Household income: $72,540/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Monroe, NC

NeighborhoodsMonroe offers distinct pockets ranging from historic town streets to modern subdivisions and open acreage. The Downtown Historic District showcases early-twentieth-century architecture, shaded by mature oaks with restored Victorian cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and mid-century ranches. Master-planned communities on the western and southern edges, such as Weddington Pointe, The Trails, Braemar Village, and Weddington Ridge, provide modern construction appealing to commuters heading toward Charlotte or Ballantyne. Established rental communities include Brandon Oaks, St. John's Forest, and older central neighborhoods like Icemorlee and Urban Hills, while the northern and eastern fringes transition into rural acreage.

Monroe offers distinct pockets ranging from historic town streets to modern subdivisions and open acreage. The Downtown Historic District showcases early-twentieth-century architecture, shaded by mature oaks with restored Victorian cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and mid-century ranches.

Master-planned communities on the western and southern edges, such as Weddington Pointe, The Trails, Braemar Village, and Weddington Ridge, provide modern construction appealing to commuters heading toward Charlotte or Ballantyne. Established rental communities include Brandon Oaks, St. John's Forest, and older central neighborhoods like Icemorlee and Urban Hills, while the northern and eastern fringes transition into rural acreage.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: thelongleafgroup.com Source 3: youtube.com

Getting aroundNurses working locally at Atrium Health Union enjoy straightforward surface-street drives across town, but regional commutes toward Charlotte require navigating significant congestion. Commuting to Uptown Charlotte along the primary US-74 artery typically takes 45 to 60 minutes during rush hour, while reaching Ballantyne takes 35 to 50 minutes. The Monroe Expressway toll bypass provides a faster alternative, cutting approximately 20 minutes off peak travel times. The area has very limited public transportation, making personal vehicles essential for hospital shifts.

Nurses working locally at Atrium Health Union enjoy straightforward surface-street drives across town, but regional commutes toward Charlotte require navigating significant congestion. Commuting to Uptown Charlotte along the primary US-74 artery typically takes 45 to 60 minutes during rush hour, while reaching Ballantyne takes 35 to 50 minutes.

The Monroe Expressway toll bypass provides a faster alternative, cutting approximately 20 minutes off peak travel times. The area has very limited public transportation, making personal vehicles essential for hospital shifts.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: thelongleafgroup.com Source 2: 10federalstorage.com Source 3: advancedmovingnc.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by Cane Creek Park, a 1,050-acre county retreat featuring a 350-acre lake for fishing, kayaking, camping, and a seasonal summer swimming beach. Closer to town, Belk Tonawanda Park and Crooked Creek Park offer playgrounds, sports facilities, and paved multi-use trails suitable for quick runs before or after hospital shifts. Treehouse Vineyards also provides open green spaces and vineyard walking paths for low-key relaxation.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by Cane Creek Park, a 1,050-acre county retreat featuring a 350-acre lake for fishing, kayaking, camping, and a seasonal summer swimming beach. Closer to town, Belk Tonawanda Park and Crooked Creek Park offer playgrounds, sports facilities, and paved multi-use trails suitable for quick runs before or after hospital shifts.

Treehouse Vineyards also provides open green spaces and vineyard walking paths for low-key relaxation.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: thelongleafgroup.com Source 2: youtube.com

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Living in Monroe

As the seat of Union County roughly twenty-five miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte, Monroe offers healthcare professionals a distinct balance between independent small-town living and Charlotte metro accessibility. For nurses staffing local facilities like Atrium Health Union or commuting into regional medical centers, Monroe stands out for providing spacious residential properties and historic charm that have become rare inside Mecklenburg County. Life centers around a revitalized Downtown Historic District framed by Victorian cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and an active pedestrian social district anchored by Southern Range Brewing and Americana Beer Co. Outdoor downtime is easy to find at Cane Creek Park's expansive 350-acre lake or the family-owned Treehouse Vineyards. However, relocating healthcare workers must weigh real logistical tradeoffs: daily travel relies on heavily congested routes like US-74 unless using the Monroe Expressway toll bypass, and public transit is practically nonexistent. Furthermore, municipal safety indexes and school ratings in the town center trail neighboring enclaves like Weddington and Waxhaw, leading many relocating professionals to favor newer master-planned developments like Weddington Pointe along the western corridor.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: thelongleafgroup.com Source 2: 10federalstorage.com Source 3: thelongleafgroup.com Source 4: youtube.com

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Monroe, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.