Registered Nurse (RN) FT Days - Float Pool - AH Mercy

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Atrium Health Mercy – Float Pool

Overview

Position: Full-time nursing float pool. Hours: 40 per week, 12‑hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM). Pay range: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour. Sign‑on bonus eligible and relocation bonus available for out‑of‑area candidates. Benefits eligible.

Work setting: Atrium Health Mercy, 196‑bed facility part of Carolinas Medical Center. Float across all inpatient units based on staffing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety and continuous evaluation of outcomes.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely following protocols.
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to ANA Code of Ethics and practice ethical decision‑making.
• Appropriately delegate tasks to RN, LPN, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, or facilities within the service area as needed.
• Provide age‑appropriate care, understanding growth and development principles.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi‑state compact or single‑state).
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience (at least 6 months outside of a new‑grad residency program).
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with electronic records and related computer functions.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach, and twist frequently.
• Lift up to 35 pounds and perform transfers with assistance.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Possible exposure to chemical and hazardous waste; protective clothing required.
• Physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive hourly pay within the specified range, plus shift and on‑call premiums, incentive pay, and annual increases based on performance.

• Paid time off programs.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational assistance program.