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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU - FT Nights

Atrium Health

Charlotte, North Carolina 28203

Health system employer

$38.2–$57.3/hr

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RNICUMedical ICUCritical Care

Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026

About this role

Department: 34537 Carolinas Medical Center - Nursing: 10L Medical ICU. Full time, 36 hours per week, 3 12hr shifts 7P-7A with weekend and holiday requirements. The Medical ICU (MICU) at Carolinas Medical Center is a 29-bed unit that cares for a diverse, high-acuity patient population including ARDS, septic shock, liver failure, multi-organ failure, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal bleeds, complex oncology needs, renal failure, sickle cell crises, diabetic ketoacidosis, and post cardiac arrest care. Team is involved in advanced critical care practice including assisting with intubations and bedside procedures, titrating multiple vasoactive drips, providing comfort-focused care, coordinating off-unit procedures, and managing life support therapies such as ECMO. Received the AACN Beacon award of Excellence.

Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
  • At least 6 months of RN experience (not for new graduates)
  • 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
  • ACLS Required within 6 months of hire
  • 1 year of inpatient RN experience preferred

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus
  • 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 and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Premium pay such as shift and on call

About the employer

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Atrium Health
Health system 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…

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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.

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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
97.3
3% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,612/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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