The Internal Progressive Unit (IPU) is where your nursing career can truly thrive! As a 28-bed Medical/Surgical Progressive Care Unit—often called a Step-Down Unit—we provide care for an incredible variety of conditions, including pulmonary, cardiac, renal, hematologic/oncologic, gastrointestinal, and so much more. This is the perfect environment to sharpen your skills and build exceptional critical thinking abilities while working with complex patients. Our team collaborates closely with the ICU's and Rapid Response team, giving you the chance to learn from the best and grow in a fast-paced, supportive setting. If you’re ready to take your nursing expertise to the next level, IPU is the place to be! 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. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. Atrium Health Cabarrus is a 457-bed tertiary care facility serving Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and surrounding counties. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive emergency services and a wide range of specialty medical care. We are proud to hold disease-specific certifications in Stroke, Epilepsy, Spine, Bariatrics, and Chest Pain Center care. Our hospital has earned recognition for excellence, including awards for our Geriatric Emergency Department, ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation, and being named a Best Hospital for Nurses. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree