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Registered Nurse (RN) - AH Levine Children's Hospital - Behavioral/Medical Observation

Hugh Chatham Health

Charlotte, North Carolina

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36 hrs a week
Unit
Observation

Posted Aug 1 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
0.5+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Department

35407 Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Nursing: 3K Observation

Status

Full time

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Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

3, 12-hour night shifts per week; 7p-7a Weekend and holiday requirements

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Job Description

Where You Will Work

LCH 3K Behavioral/Medical Observation is a 22-bed observation unit. Our patients are here for a variety of behavioral health reasons requiring hospitalization. On 3K we do cohort most of the children at Levine Children's Hospital with a mental/behavioral health diagnosis. However, because we are a medical observation unit, we can also care for patients with a 1-2 day stay in the hospital. Majority of these diagnosis include IV hydration, rule out sepsis, ortho observation, and surgical observation.

Our staff is very passionate about caring for children and teens with behavioral health needs. We have a diverse group of nurses with backgrounds in Adult and Pediatric Nursing, Behavioral Health, and Med/Surg nursing, to name a few. We are all CPI trained and certified. We have championed the Disruptive Patient Star Program at LCH to address the safety issues related to this population. In addition to the nursing staff on 3K, we have psychiatric technicians to help care for our behavioral health population.

Expectations We’re Looking For

Looking for candidates with a passion for behavioral health, prior experience preferred. Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience, this position is 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 and PALS are required within 6 months of hire.

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 Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) has taken the community to another level of service to provide care for the growing population of children in our region. At 247 beds, LCH is the largest children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington DC. It serves high acuity patients as the flagship children’s hospital within the innovative Atrium Health and offers a full complement of over 125 pediatric subspecialists in over 30 different pediatric specialties.

We have 4 pediatric hospitalist teams, a newly expanded 24 bed PICU and 20 bed Cardiac ICU, an 85-bed Level IV NICU, and an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation floor. Levine Children’s Hospital is also Charlotte’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. LCH has been named a Best Children’s Hospital by U. S. News & World Report for 18 consecutive years and is nationally ranked in 7 pediatric specialties.

Additionally, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital have earned Magnet re-designation from The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. Magnet designated health care organizations showcase excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes.

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

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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.

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Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
  • Pay Range

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
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  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts

Place

City
Charlotte, North Carolina
Median rent
$1,612/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$82,068/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
3% below the national average

Charlotte area index 97.3, where 100 is the national average.

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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Approximate location in Charlotte, NC. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

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