Registered Nurse

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Applicants!

At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, our mission is to build a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for all communities. A nonprofit founded in 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have since grown to be one of the largest providers of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina. From initial assessment to customized aftercare, McLeod Centers provides compassionate, steadfast support for our patients' journey to recovery. We are looking for passionate people to join our team!


McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to join our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinic at our headquarters location in Charlotte, NC. This is an on-site position.

Shift: Day

Hours: Monday-Friday- 4:45am to 12:30pm

Working every other Saturday, 5:45am to 9:45am

The ideal candidate will have prior lead or charge nurse experience, demonstrating strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and the ability to support and guide nursing staff in a fast-paced admissions environment.

How will you help us achieve our mission? You will:

• Administer medication to clients according to medical orders.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping, to include notes as required.
• Perform intake with new clients.
• Ensure doctor's orders are followed.
• Obtain vital signs from clients as needed or as ordered by the doctor.
• Perform impairment assessments as needed.
• Conduct COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) assessments.
• Understanding and maintenance of the RN scope as sanctioned by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

What are the qualifications needed for this role?

You will need to have the minimum technical program completion for RN and an unrestricted NC RN or RN license from another state that participates in the multistate nurse licensure compact.


What we offer you as an employee:

• Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy a 37.5-hour work week to support a better work/life balance.
• Shift Differentials and Holiday Pay: Our residential and nursing staff earn a higher hourly rate when working nights, weekends, and observed holidays.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Employer Paid Benefits: Benefit from 100% employer-paid benefits, including short and long-term disability, group term life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Secure your future with a 401(k) plan, with company matches up to 3% after 90 days of employment.
• Generous Leave Policies: Enjoy paid time off, sick leave accrual, and additional benefits such as bereavement, jury duty, and parent-child educational leave.
• Holiday Benefits: Celebrate 9 paid observed holidays and receive 1 floating holiday to use at your convenience. You will also receive a paid day off during your birthday month as our way of recognizing and celebrating you as a valued member of our team.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee for a non-profit organization, you qualify for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) to assist with your student loans.
• Continuous Growth Opportunities: Invest in your professional development with ongoing support and free continuing education opportunities across multiple disciplines. We also offer top-tier individual and group clinical supervision for professionals seeking CADC and LCAS licensures.

Bilingual applicants will receive an additional five percent (5%) pay differential, subject to verification of language proficiency.

Research indicates that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply for jobs only when they believe they meet 100% of the qualifications. At McLeod Centers, we encourage you to challenge this statistic and apply. It's rare for anyone to meet every qualification. We look forward to hearing from you!

*Sign on bonus available to eligible on-site positions, subject to set distribution schedule, and governed by internal McLeod policy.