Oncology RN - Weekend Charge Nurse Lead

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's 6CC Oncology unit in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Charge Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) to lead daily operations on a 40-bed oncology unit. This full-time role requires strong clinical leadership and experience in acute care, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Weekend coverage is required: Fridays through Sundays with 12-hour shifts. Competitive pay range $41.10–$61.65 per hour, plus benefits and opportunities for development within Advocate

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of recent acute care nursing experience; pediatric inpatient experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a Charge Nurse, Clinical Lead, or Preceptor.
• Experience coordinating patient flow, staffing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily unit operations to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Make staffing and patient assignments based on patient acuity, staff competency, and workflow.
• Serve as the clinical resource and first point of escalation for staff, patients, and providers.
• Support patient flow by coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Coach, mentor, and support frontline staff while fostering a positive team culture.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and care coordination.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Leadership

Staff coordination

Critical thinking

Mentoring

Charge Nurse leadership

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's 6CC Oncology unit in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Charge Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) to lead daily operations on a 40-bed oncology unit. This full-time role requires strong clinical leadership and experience in acute care, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Weekend coverage is required: Fridays through Sundays with 12-hour shifts. Competitive pay range $41.10–$61.65 per hour, plus benefits and opportunities for development within Advocate