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New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) – General Pediatrics

Advocate Aurora Health

Charlotte, North Carolina

$38.20–$57.30/hr

About $79k–$119k/yr

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RNNew grads welcomed

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026

What this means for you

Advocate Aurora Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $79k–$119k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the listing says

Shift
Nights
Facility
Level I trauma center · Magnet designated

About this role

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Where You Will Work: LCH 7A is a 15-bed general pediatric unit. We see ages ranging from newborn to 18 and care for a wide variety of diagnosis including respiratory, gastrointestinal, surgical, endocrine and many more. Our unit prides ourselves on working well together while caring for the most precious little ones and their families! 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 Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) has taken the community to another level of service to provide care for the growing population of children in our region. At 247 beds, LCH is the largest children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington DC. It serves high acuity patients as the flagship children’s hospital within the innovative Atrium Health and offers a full complement of over 125 pediatric subspecialists in over 30 different pediatric specialties. We have 4 pediatric hospitalist teams, a newly expanded 24 bed PICU and 20 bed Cardiac ICU, an 85-bed Level IV NICU, and an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation floor. Levine Children’s Hospital is also Charlotte’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. LCH has been named a Best Children’s Hospital by U. S. News & World Report for 18 consecutive years and is nationally ranked in 7 pediatric specialties. Additionally, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital have earned Magnet re-designation from The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. Magnet designated health care organizations showcase excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes. 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! 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. 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.

Skills for this role

Direct patient careEvidence-based practiceCare coordinationGastroenterologyPatient treatmentClinical decision making

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • RN
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Direct patient care
  • Nursing
  • Magnet hospital
  • RN License
  • Children's hospital
  • BLS Certification
  • Level I trauma center

About the employer

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You’re weighing Advocate Aurora Health in the Chicago orbit—now part of Advocate Health after the Aurora and Atrium combination—where IL and WI hospitals still carry the day-to-day identity you will feel on shift. Sites range from community campuses like 132-bed…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • 12-month new grad residency with mentorship through the transition to practice
  • Sign-on bonuses listed up to $10,000 (L&D) and $7,500 (Med-Surg)
  • Education assistance $5,250/year full-time plus $1,500 continuing education

What reviewers flag

  • Review themes of toxic or inconsistent management and favoritism across units
  • Staffing shortages and higher workloads make work-life balance hard to sustain
  • Promotions and internal mobility can stall without leadership support
floor teamworkshared governanceunit variabilitymentorshipresidency pathwayinternal mobility

Living in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte blends Southern charm with big-city energy, anchored by a bustling Uptown core and leafy enclaves like Plaza Midwood. Home to major healthcare systems including Atrium Health, it offers growing opportunities for nurses in a metro that keeps expanding without losing its laid-back Carolina character.

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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

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On your path

Pediatrics is a specialty you move into. Families are part of every care plan.

Worth asking

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • 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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