Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU / PreSurgery Holding FT

Atrium Health

Charlotte, North Carolina

You'll start in Pre-op and float to PACU as needed. Atrium Health is an academic medical center.

Eligibility: Perioperative CareCritical Care

Posted Jul 17

Shift and hours: 3 days a week, 0530-1800, Monday through Friday Schedule: rotated 3 days Monday through Friday 0530-180036 hours a week
Unit and setting: PACU, with Pre-op as the starting area · Hospital Department: 37710 Atrium Health University City - PACU.
License: RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRN license from the state where you practice
Term: Permanent Status: Full timeFull time

Do you qualify?

License: RN license from the state where you practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Education: Accredited or approved nursing program completed Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

Preferred

Experience: 1+ year PACU, critical care or ED experience, strongly preferred At least one year of previous PACU, Critical Care, or Emergency Department strongly preferred to be eligible for this role

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for North Carolina ICU rolesNorth Carolina ICU postings that state pay run $41/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $48/hr, across 63 postings.
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
Bonus: Incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
Pay reviews: Annual increases possible based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

BenefitsBenefits eligibleBenefits Eligible: Yes
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
BenefitsRetirement plan with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

More benefits (12)

BenefitsEducational assistance programEducational Assistance Program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan
Career development programs

The role and schedule

Floating: Starts in Pre-op, floats to PACU as needed Teammate will start in Pre-op and float to PACU as needed.
Weekends: Weekends required
On call: Rotating weeknight and weekend call required Weeknight and Weekend rotating call is required.
Details: 9 operating rooms at a community-based facility Atrium Health University City is a community-based facility with 9 Operating Rooms.
Details: The only Atrium facility with the AORN Go Clear designation for smoke-free surgery We are the only Atrium facility that has earned the AORN Go Clear designation

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Department: 37710 Atrium Health University City - PACU. Status: Full time. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Hours Per Week: 36.

Schedule

rotated 3 days Monday through Friday 0530-1800. Teammate will start in Pre-op and float to PACU as needed. Weeknight and Weekend rotating call is required. 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.

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

Life in Charlotte, NC

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals cluster in South End for apartments, townhomes, breweries, restaurants, and the LYNX light rail into Uptown, and in Dilworth for Craftsman bungalows, front porches, Freedom Park, and light-rail access. Hospital-adjacent in-town options include Myers Park (tree-lined historic streets, premium pricing, quick Uptown and hospital access) and Elizabeth (near downtown, colleges, and hospitals; median home about $438,960). University City is the north academic/medical hub, with diverse food, light rail, UNC Charlotte, and Atrium Health University. SouthPark and Ballantyne are the South Charlotte convenience play—Ballantyne West’s median was about $340,389 with Ballantyne Corporate Park jobs, shopping, and parks—while Myers Park’s family-guide median was about $859,125. More reachable price points include Providence Crossing (about $319,100) and East Charlotte’s Idlewild Farm area; lake and suburb alternatives include Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson on Lake Norman, plus Matthews, Waxhaw, Weddington, and Fort Mill, SC.

Young professionals cluster in South End for apartments, townhomes, breweries, restaurants, and the LYNX light rail into Uptown, and in Dilworth for Craftsman bungalows, front porches, Freedom Park, and light-rail access. Hospital-adjacent in-town options include Myers Park (tree-lined historic streets, premium pricing, quick Uptown and hospital access) and Elizabeth (near downtown, colleges, and hospitals; median home about $438,960).

University City is the north academic/medical hub, with diverse food, light rail, UNC Charlotte, and Atrium Health University. SouthPark and Ballantyne are the South Charlotte convenience play—Ballantyne West’s median was about $340,389 with Ballantyne Corporate Park jobs, shopping, and parks—while Myers Park’s family-guide median was about $859,125. More reachable price points include Providence Crossing (about $319,100) and East Charlotte’s Idlewild Farm area; lake and suburb alternatives include Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson on Lake Norman, plus Matthews, Waxhaw, Weddington, and Fort Mill, SC.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: housesincharlotte.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: extraspace.com

Getting aroundThink in minutes: Myers Park or Dilworth to Uptown is often 5–15 minutes, while Ballantyne or Huntersville is more like 25–35 minutes in normal traffic. University City lines up with UNC Charlotte, Atrium Health University, and north-side business parks; Highland Creek and nearby Lake Norman neighborhoods are used for that corridor. The LYNX light rail was built first through South Charlotte and South End into Uptown, Dilworth also has rail access, and Uptown inside the I-277 beltway is the walkable core where residents can park and walk, with buses and easy rideshares. Beyond that spine the metro is car-dependent, with limited walkability and public transit, and a 2026 guide cites about 64 hours lost per commuter yearly. Steele Creek, The Palisades, Belmont, and Lake Wylie stay closer to CLT if you fly often.

Think in minutes: Myers Park or Dilworth to Uptown is often 5–15 minutes, while Ballantyne or Huntersville is more like 25–35 minutes in normal traffic. University City lines up with UNC Charlotte, Atrium Health University, and north-side business parks; Highland Creek and nearby Lake Norman neighborhoods are used for that corridor.

The LYNX light rail was built first through South Charlotte and South End into Uptown, Dilworth also has rail access, and Uptown inside the I-277 beltway is the walkable core where residents can park and walk, with buses and easy rideshares. Beyond that spine the metro is car-dependent, with limited walkability and public transit, and a 2026 guide cites about 64 hours lost per commuter yearly.

Steele Creek, The Palisades, Belmont, and Lake Wylie stay closer to CLT if you fly often.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: housesincharlotte.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: extraspace.com

OutdoorsLittle Sugar Creek Greenway is a staple for biking, walking, and river views; Dilworth’s Freedom Park and citywide neighborhood greenways are part of ordinary evenings. Uptown’s Romare Bearden Park hosts free concerts and events; First Ward Park, McGill Rose Garden, and Elon Park (playground, disc golf, picnics) fill in-town weekends, with Ballantyne’s Backyard and Ballantyne Country Club adding south-side golf, swim, and live music. Lake Norman towns—Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville—and Lake Wylie communities including Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Indian Land, and Steele Creek/The Palisades supply marinas, waterfront parks, and summer lake beaches. Farther out: Crowders Mountain, Historic Latta Plantation & Nature Preserve, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, Daniel Stowe’s Canal Gardens, plus weekend range to the Blue Ridge Mountains or Carolina beaches.

Little Sugar Creek Greenway is a staple for biking, walking, and river views; Dilworth’s Freedom Park and citywide neighborhood greenways are part of ordinary evenings. Uptown’s Romare Bearden Park hosts free concerts and events; First Ward Park, McGill Rose Garden, and Elon Park (playground, disc golf, picnics) fill in-town weekends, with Ballantyne’s Backyard and Ballantyne Country Club adding south-side golf, swim, and live music.

Lake Norman towns—Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville—and Lake Wylie communities including Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Indian Land, and Steele Creek/The Palisades supply marinas, waterfront parks, and summer lake beaches. Farther out: Crowders Mountain, Historic Latta Plantation & Nature Preserve, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, Daniel Stowe’s Canal Gardens, plus weekend range to the Blue Ridge Mountains or Carolina beaches.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: housesincharlotte.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: charlottesgotalot.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: facebook.com

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Charlotte is a banking-and-healthcare metro with a Southern daily pace: coffee in Dilworth or South End, a hospital or Uptown shift, then a greenway or patio. Nurses often choose Myers Park or Elizabeth for hospital-adjacent historic streets, University City for Atrium Health University and light rail, or South End for LYNX, apartments, and walkable nights. Ballantyne and SouthPark swap a 25-35 minute Uptown drive for newer homes and Ardrey Kell-area schools; Fort Mill and Union County are the larger-lot, school-driven suburbs. August 2026 listings sat near $429,000 and July rents near $1,377 as towers filled, while Myers Park medians approached $859,000. Off-shift life is specific: Little Sugar Creek Greenway, Freedom Park, Romare Bearden Park concerts, Optimist Hall, NoDa's Goodyear House, Panthers and Hornets, Lake Norman beaches, mountains about 90 minutes out. Tradeoffs are car dependence, about 64 hours a year in traffic, warm-season mosquitoes, common HOAs, and a culture scene some still call thin. Crime fell in 2026 but varies by block, so match the neighborhood to the hospital first.

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As of 2026Source 1: housesincharlotte.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: thehonestlocal.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: facebook.com Source 7: thelocalpalate.com Source 8: reddit.com

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