Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU PRN
- Pathway to Excellence hospital
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
- ACLS
- RN license
Open in 2 locations
Advocate Health posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
North Carolina
3 open- $38.20–$57.30/hr
Charlotte, NC (opens on this page)
Part Time, Various · Posted 1w ago
- $38.20–$57.30/hr
Cornelius, NC (opens on this page)
Part Time, Days · Posted 3w ago
- $38.20–$57.30/hr
Charlotte, NC (opens on this page)
Part Time, Various · Posted 8mo ago
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This posting states $38.20–$57.30 an hour. PACU nurses employed in North Carolina earn a median of $40.56 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Pineville PACU
Charlotte, NC, United States
Where You Will Work
Atrium Pineville PACU department cares for both inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures. PACU nurses are responsible for immediate post-operative care of surgical and some procedural patients in “phase I recovery care” and occasionally “phase II” and discharging patients leaving the facility. There are 21 individual patient care bays, access to two medication Omnicells, and a centralized nurse’s station. Teammates work closely with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and OR staff to deliver excellent care to our patients. Pineville Periop Services consistently has some of the top patient satisfaction scores in all the greater Charlotte area and a high teammate retention rate. We offer a great culture with great leadership support. Leadership structure includes three clinical supervisors, one of which is primarily focused on education, and a unit manager.
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
- Previous Critical Care, Emergency Department or PACU experience strongly preferred for this role
- ACLS required
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 Pineville is proud to be an ANCC Pathways to Excellence organization in which we empower and give a voice to nurses. The ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation underscores our commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses excel. We believe that nurses are the heart of patient care, which is why our nursing staff is an integral part of our interprofessional team. Our organization’s investment in our nurses means better quality care, safety, 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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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is a nonprofit health system (Atrium Health, Advocate Health Care, Aurora Health Care) with 69 (source: Advocate Health, About Us) hospitals and 1,000+ (source: Advocate Health, About Us) sites of care in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. Source: Advocate Health, About Us
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