Job Posting Title Registered Nurse (RN) - 9RT Trauma Surgery

Atrium Health Enterprise; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Trauma Surgery unit in Winston-Salem, NC. This high-acuity 25-bed adult Med Surg and Trauma Surgery unit delivers evidence-based nursing care to patients with traumatic injuries and those requiring emergency general surgery.

Sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants. Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree from a Board-approved program, an active RN license, and BLS certification, with typically at least 1 year of

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state-specific based on practice location).
• BLS certification.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient-centered care using the nursing process, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate treatment aligned with clinical standards.
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and overall experience across the care continuum.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

1 year nursing experience

Education

RN program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Winston Salem, NC

A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the organization for another role within the past 24 months.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma Surgery

Winston Salem, NC

A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the organization for another role within the past 24 months.

Where You'll Work

This high-acuity 25-bed adult Med Surg and Trauma Surgery unit provides high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients who have experienced traumatic injuries. The team also cares for patients requiring emergency general (abdominal) surgery. Specialties include Trauma, Emergency General Surgery (EGS), and Orthopedic Surgery. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients and the community.

We're Looking For

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing program
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state-specific based on practice location)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• Additional certifications or experience may be required based on specialty

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

What You'll Do

• Provide and coordinate patient-centered care using the nursing process, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate treatment aligned with clinical standards
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and overall experience across the care continuum

About This Location

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nationally recognized academic medical center known for clinical excellence, research, and education - providing advanced care across a wide range of specialties and settings.

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