New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care

Join Atrium Health University City's Progressive Care Unit as a New Graduate Registered Nurse on the Telemetry 6th Floor. This position offers a structured entry into nursing practice within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The unit includes an 8-bed ICU and 20-bed PCU operating at consistently high capacity, supported by approximately 85 collaborative team members. You will provide direct patient care, monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, and work with an interdisciplinary team to influence positive care outcomes.

Clinical Setting

The Progressive Care Unit specializes in telemetry monitoring and serves patients requiring intermediate-level care. The environment is dynamic yet supportive, with a structured onboarding process that includes dedicated educator support for new team members.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care while engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution to foster team collaboration
• Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed
• Demonstrate appropriate delegation to other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel
• Provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where providing client nursing services
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
• 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 including email, electronic records, and digital platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
• Ability to push/pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
• Ability to 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; 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

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 36 hours per week
• Variable nights
• Flexible self-scheduling in 6-week cycles
• No required on-call
• Weekend coverage adjusted based on unit needs

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour
• Base compensation determined by qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay for shift differentials and other applicable conditions
• Sign-on bonus available for applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for benefits programs may depend on your FTE or employment status; please ask a recruiter for more information.

Additional Information

• Atrium Health is currently unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth, telenursing, or 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.