Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Atrium Health
Cornelius, North Carolina 28031
Health system employer
$38.2–$57.3/hr
Posted pay
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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026
About this role
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- 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
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire
- Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
- 1 year of Med Surg experience preferred
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 Cornelius, NC
Cornelius sits along the eastern shore of Lake Norman, roughly 20 miles north of Charlotte. The town offers a relaxed suburban pace with waterfront dining and boating access, plus easy interstate connectivity to Charlotte's major hospital systems. A practical choice for nurses seeking quieter lakeside living within commuting distance of a major metro.
- State price level · North Carolina
- 94.3
- 6% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,722/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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