Registered Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine
Atrium Health
Concord, NC
Posted Jul 23
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Every third weekend
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in North Carolina is $36/hr, across 460 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Department
34402 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Nursing Med Surg: IU 4GJ
Status
Full time
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Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
36
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30
Where You Will Work
The Registered Nurse (RN) will be a valued teammate of a 44-bed medical-surgical unit, also known as Internal Medicine. We are committed to delivering exceptional care to adult patients with a wide range of medical diagnosis and conditions. In this role, the RN will work closely with the nursing care team complied of a healthcare technician and exercise physiologist to provide patient-centered care.
They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care plans, facilitate clear communication, and promote optimal recovery and patient well-being. The Internal Medicine unit provides a great learning environment for nurses with all experience levels and interests. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new teammates, focusing on teamwork, communication, positivity, and quality care.
Expectations 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 Cabarrus is a 457-bed tertiary care facility serving Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and surrounding counties. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive emergency services and a wide range of specialty medical care. We are proud to hold disease-specific certifications in Stroke, Epilepsy, Spine, Bariatrics, and Chest Pain Center care. Our hospital has earned recognition for excellence, including awards for our Geriatric Emergency Department, ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation, and being named a Best Hospital for Nurses.
Additional Programs & Support Services
Professional Governance – Empowering clinical decision-making and leadership
Teammate Advisory Board – Fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
Behavioral Response Team (BRT) – One of only two designated teams in the region responding to patients with escalating behaviors
Vascular Access Team – 24/7 expert support for complex IV insertions, PICC lines, and specialized procedures
Academic Partnership – Strong collaboration with Cabarrus College of Health Sciences to support education and workforce development
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!
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.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine
Application details and notices
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Full-time-nights 3/12-hour shifts, every third weekend.
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Requirements
- RN
- Direct patient care
- Nursing
- 12 hour shift
- Paid parental leave
- Hospital medicine
- RN License
- Level III trauma center
- BLS Certification
Place
- City
- Concord, NC
- Rent against this pay
- 19% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $86,921/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
$1,451 median rent against $7,488 a month at $48/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Concord area index 97.3, where 100 is the national average.
Concord sits just northeast of Charlotte, blending small-town charm with big-speedway energy—Charlotte Motor Speedway draws racing fans year-round. A historic downtown offers local shops and eateries, while Concord Mills delivers major retail. With Southern hospitality and steady growth, it's a practical pick for nurses seeking quieter suburban living near a major metro.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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