New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Role

• Department: 35216 Atrium Health University City - Nursing Progressive Care Unit: Telemetry 6th Floor
• Status: Full-time
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Schedule: Variable nights
• Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Key Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including understanding of growth and development principles and ability to assess and interpret age-specific patient status.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Certification / Registration / License:
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• 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.
• Experience: Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms).

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Certification / Registration / License:
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• 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.
• Experience: Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms).
• Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Additional Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• 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.
• This unit includes an 8-bed ICU and a 20-bed PCU.
• The environment is fast-paced yet team-oriented, with scheduling managed through a flexible self-scheduling platform in 6-week cycles.
• No required call.
• Weekend coverage is adjusted based on unit needs.
• New team members benefit from a structured onboarding process, including dedicated educator support.