New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Family Medicine
Posted Sep 15 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 36 hours a week Hours Per Week 36
- Unit and setting
- Nursing Med Surg: Age Friendly · Hospital Department 34404 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Nursing Med Surg: Age Friendly
- License
- RN license Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing servicesactive registered nurse multi-state compact and/or single-state license
- Term
- Permanent Status Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Family Medicine
- License
- active registered nurse multi-state compact and/or single-state license Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Education
- graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- 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
- Extra pay
- shift, on-call, and other premium paybased on a teammate's job
- Bonus
- incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
- Pay reviews
- base pay set within range 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 trainingbased on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Pay reviews
- opportunity for annual performance-based increases Opportunity for annual increases based on performancebased on performance
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
- Benefitsmedical, 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 health care and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Benefitsadoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Benefitsdefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and 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
- Parental Leave
- Retirement Plans
The role and schedule
- Floating
- float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
- Day to day
- engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
- Day to day
- assesses, plans, diagnoses, implements, and evaluates nursing care across continuum of care Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
- Day to day
- monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with care team Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
- Day to day
- upholds and promotes a culture of safety Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
- Day to day
- evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes and takes action as needed Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
- Day to day
- administers medications, treatments, and therapies per clinical protocols May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
- Day to day
- demonstrates communication, feedback, conflict resolution, and delegation Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
- Day to day
- pursues professional development, completes education, and maintains certifications Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
- Day to day
- adheres to ANA Code of Ethics and contributes to integrated, unbiased care Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
- Day to day
- delegates to RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
- Day to day
- maintains accurate and timely EHR documentation Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
- Day to day
- provides age-appropriate care based on principles of growth and development Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Hours stated
- FT hours, every third weekend required
- Weekends
- every third weekend required Schedule Details/Additional Information FT hours, every third weekend required
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Details
- must lift and support 35 lbs in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Details
- push/pull with 30 lbs force and perform 150-lb sliding transfer with second person Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Details
- physical safety interventions including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- Details
- potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease
- Details
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
The workplace
- Hospital
- Atrium Health Cabarrus
- Address
- 920 Church Street North, Concord, NC, 28025
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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
34404 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Nursing Med Surg: Age Friendly
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information
FT hours, every third weekend required
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30
Major Responsibilities
Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care. Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Upholds and promotes a culture of safety. Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed. May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation. Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications. Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.). Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation. May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
Certification / Registration / License
Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty. Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services
Note: Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking. Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines. Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required. Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
Preferred Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)
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.
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.
What's around it?
Concord, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,451/mo
- Household income
- $86,921/yr, all local households, not nurse pay