Registered Nurse Weekender Program - Levine Children's Hospital - Med​/Surg Un

Registered Nurse Weekender Program

Location: Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, Charlotte, NC – Med/Surg Unit 10P Pediatrics

Schedule: 7 pm – 7 am Saturdays and Sundays (24 hours per week)

Pay Range: $34.90 – $52.35 per hour

Unit Overview: 24‑bed inpatient floor caring for patients 0‑18 years with neurosurgical, trauma, orthopedic, and cystic fibrosis diagnoses. This unit has earned the Daisy Team award and is a Magnet program provider.

• Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and implement evidence‑based practices.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care from admission to post‑discharge, engaging patients and families.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with protocols.
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution to foster team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practice ethical decision‑making, respecting interdisciplinary roles.
• Delegate appropriately to RNs, LPNs, nurse assistants, and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, or facilities within the designated service area as needed.
• Provide age‑appropriate care and apply growth‑and‑development knowledge to each patient’s needs.

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license in North Carolina (or multi‑state compact). Must have privileges to practice in the state where service is provided.

• Graduation from a board‑approved nursing program.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Minimum of 6 months RN experience (new graduates are not eligible).

• 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 computer functions (E‑mail, EHR, digital platforms).

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach, and twist throughout the workday.
• Lift and support up to 35 lb; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb with a second person present.
• Use fine hand manipulation for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Operate foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation if needed.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment for exposure to hazardous waste, blood, and body fluids.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Physical testing may be required.

• Base hourly rate within the given range.
• Premium pay for shifts, on‑call, and other adjustments.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual performance‑based increases.
• Paid time off, health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability).
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plan with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Additional benefits and programs as part of the total rewards package.

Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) is a 247‑bed pediatric teaching hospital and North Carolina’s largest children’s hospital. It serves high‑acuity pediatric patients and offers 125 pediatric subspecialties, 10‑bed PICU, 10‑bed Cardiac ICU, and a Level IV NICU. LCH is a Magnet‑designated organization and has been named a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 17 consecutive years.

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