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Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg

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 18

Shift and hours
3 12-⁠hour shifts per week Full time - 3 12-hour shifts per week.36 hours a week
Unit and setting
34432 Atrium Health Cleveland - Nursing: Med Surg 4W · Hospital We care for a plethora of medical and surgical diagnoses and provide all the peritoneal dialysis for our facility.plethora of medical and surgical diagnoses and all peritoneal dialysis for the facility
License
RN licenseRegistered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Term
Permanent Status: Full timeFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Certification
NIHSS certificate within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire
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.
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 eligible This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements!provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements
Extra pay
premium pay such as shift, on call, and morebased on a teammate's job
Extra pay
incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
Pay reviews
base compensation 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 trainingfactors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • 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
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (10)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Plans

The role and schedule

Care model
partner with the Virtual Nursing Program We partner with the Virtual Nursing Program, who assist in providing the most technologically advanced care to our patients.
Day to day
providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
Unit size
32-bed medical surgical unit Join our 32-bed medical surgical unit at Atrium Health Cleveland.
Weekends
Weekend requirements Weekend and holiday requirements.
On call
On-call rotation
Holidays
Holiday requirements
Details
241-bed hospital Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby is a 241-bed hospital serving greater Cleveland County, NC, and the surrounding region.
Details
First Level III trauma center in NC We were the first Level III trauma center in NC, offering advanced emergency care.
Details
Stroke accredited and age friendly unit The unit is the stroke accredited and age friendly unit for the facility.

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

Atrium Health logo
Atrium Health
Hospital
Atrium Health Cleveland
Address
201 E GROVER ST, SHELBY, NC, 28150
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
308
RN residency
Atrium Health NG RN Residency Program at Atrium Health Cleveland, accredited through Oct 2026

About ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday 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?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

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Department

34432 Atrium Health Cleveland - Nursing: Med Surg 4W

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

  • Full time - 3 12-hour shifts per week.
  • Night shift
  • Weekend and holiday requirements.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements!

Where You Will Work

Join our 32-bed medical surgical unit at Atrium Health Cleveland. We care for a plethora of medical and surgical diagnoses and provide all the peritoneal dialysis for our facility. The unit is the stroke accredited and age friendly unit for the facility. We collaborate with providers across the spectrum of disciplines (hospitalists, neurology, nephrology, pulmonology, cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, orthopedics, and wound care) to ensure best practice and access in providing high quality, compassionate care. We partner with the Virtual Nursing Program, who assist in providing the most technologically advanced care to our patients.

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

NIHSS certificate within 6 months of hire

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.

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.

RN - Atrium Health Cleveland - 4W Medical / Surgical - FT

What's around it?

Atrium Health Cleveland · 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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