Graduate Nurse- Surgery * Full time, Nights*

34404 Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy - Nursing: 5N Surgical Telemetry

Full time

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Mercy – Post-Surgical Unit

Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility

This position is Sign‑on Bonus eligible and qualifies for a sign‑on bonus, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements!

5 North is a 26‑bed General Surgery specialty unit. We are a Med‑Surg Unit with heavy surgical volume. Elective bariatric weight loss surgery - these are typically our happiest and easiest patients. General surgery - appendectomies, cholecystectomies, small bowel obstruction, etc.

Urology surgery.

A Nurse on our Unit will gain experience in drains of all kinds, wound vacs, central lines, NGT, DHT, and all surgical things!

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

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. Atrium Health Mercy is a 196-bed facility of Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). Located 1.3 miles from CMC, Mercy is one of two Carolinas Medical Center locations. Atrium Health Mercy is Magnet designated in Nursing Excellence and is also a Planetree designated patient-centered hospital.

As a Planetree Designated facility, we focus on the following:

Implement practices that promote partnership

Create organizational structures that promote engagement

Providing patient-directed care

Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence‑based practices.

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.

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.

Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.

Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).

May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License

Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Active, unrestricted 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.

Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.

Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E‑mail, electronic records, digital platforms, etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.

Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

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.

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

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.