Critical Care RN – Day Shift (Benefits Eligible)

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health's Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Critical Care is hiring a Registered Nurse to deliver high‑quality patient care in a fast‑paced, evidence‑based environment. The role involves using the nursing process, coordinating with the care team and maintaining patient safety.

This full‑time day shift position (35.1 hours/week) requires BLS and an approved nursing program; BSN preferred. Applicants should have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• BSN is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Electronic health records

Education

Board of Nursing approved program

BSN preferred

Job description

Atrium Health's Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Critical Care is hiring a Registered Nurse to deliver high‑quality patient care in a fast‑paced, evidence‑based environment. The role involves using the nursing process, coordinating with the care team and maintaining patient safety.

This full‑time day shift position (35.1 hours/week) requires BLS and an approved nursing program; BSN preferred. Applicants should have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and proficiency with