Spring 2026 New Grad Registered Nurse – CMC NSICU
About The Position
The NSICU 9L at Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) provides comprehensive patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. It is a 29-bed unit with all private rooms, three negative pressure rooms, and two fully equipped nursing stations with central monitoring. Common diagnoses include subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, epidural hematoma, spinal cord injuries, Code Stroke, head trauma, intracranial hemorrhages, brain tumors, continuous EEG, and carotid endarterectomies. Nurses specialize in utilizing the NIHSS, monitoring and manipulating external ventricular devices, subdural drains, and IRRAS. The unit maintains a 1:2 patient-to-nurse ratio and holds an AACN Beacon of Excellence Silver Designation. CMC is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, serving as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma center, Magnet-designated, and an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. It is also one of North Carolina’s 5 Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training and serving as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine. As part of Advocate Health, nurses are encouraged to lead with purpose, compassion, and boldness, embracing innovation and creating inclusive spaces to redefine care.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication.
- Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
- Compensation 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
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- 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
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
