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New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) – Transplant/Urology Unit

Carolinas Medical Center

CMC Main

Charlotte, North Carolina

7 Tower is a 36-bed medical/surgical - transplant/urology unit with a focus on surgery. Carolinas Medical Center is an academic medical center.

Posted Oct 12 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour · 3 night shifts per week 3, 12-hour night shifts per week36 hours a week
Unit and setting
7 Tower, transplant/urology unit · Hospital Specialties include urology and kidney/liver/pancreas transplant and gender affirming surgery.urology, kidney/liver/pancreas transplant, gender affirming surgery
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRN license issued by the state where you practice
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) – Transplant/Urology Unit
License
RN license issued by the state where you practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Also asks
completion of accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Bonus
sign-on bonus A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months
Extra pay
shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
Eligibility
benefits eligible Benefits Eligible: Yes
Pay reviews
pay set by qualifications, skills, experience, and training within the range Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
annual 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 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 matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (3)
  • 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

The role and schedule

Day to day
provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
Day to day
lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience
Day to day
peritoneal dialysis for all ESRD patients within the hospital 7T nurses are specially trained in providing peritoneal dialysis to all ESRD patients within the hospital
Unit size
36 beds 7 Tower is a 36-bed medical/surgical - transplant/urology unit with a focus on surgery.
Weekends
weekend rotation Holiday/Weekend rotation
On call
On-call rotation
Holidays
holiday rotation
Details
Level 1 trauma center, the region's only CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma center
Details
no employment visa sponsorship for this role Please note that Atrium Health is currently unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role.

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What are the holiday requirements?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

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

Original listing

Posted on Carolinas Medical Center’s careers page.

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Department

34413 Carolinas Medical Center - Nursing: Med Surg 7T

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

3, 12-hour night shifts per week Holiday/Weekend rotation A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work

7 Tower is a 36-bed medical/surgical – transplant/urology unit with a focus on surgery. Specialties include urology and kidney/liver/pancreas transplant and gender affirming surgery. 7T nurses are specially trained in providing peritoneal dialysis to all ESRD patients within the hospital and is a part of CMC Main, the Charlotte region's only level 1 trauma center.

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’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health in Charlotte NC, distinguished throughout the Southeastern United States for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma center, is Magnet-designated, and an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s 5 Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

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!

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.

Please note that Atrium Health is currently unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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?

In Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,612/mo
Household income
$82,068/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Charlotte, NC

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