Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal ICU (NICU)
Atrium Health
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Health system employer
$38.2–$57.3/hr
About $79k–$119k/yr a year
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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026
About this role
Requirements
- Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license
- Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in operating computer functions (E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift and on call
About the employer
Atrium Health is a major healthcare system operating across North Carolina, with facilities including Atrium Health Cabarrus, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, and Atrium Health Pineville. The system was formerly known as Carolinas HealthCare System and…
What reviewers appreciate
- Shared governance and clinical ladder opportunities for professional growth
- Sign-on bonuses available for eligible positions
- Recognition from U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek for maternity care excellence
What reviewers flag
- Weekend, call, and holiday requirements for some positions
- Hourly pay range varies across departments ($35.50-$53.25 to $38.20-$57.30)
- Compensation appears to be a topic of discussion among employees based on Glassdoor 'raise' reviews
Benefits: Positions at Atrium Health are benefits-eligible, including both full-time and part-time roles. Sign-on bonuses are available for some positions when eligibility requirements are met.
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.
- Metro price level · Charlotte area
- 97.3
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,612/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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