Registered Nurse (RN) - 9RT Trauma Surgery

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,348 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston‑Salem, NC, is hiring a full‑time RN for a 36‑hour week on a 12‑hour night schedule (18:30–07:00). The unit specializes in adult Med Surg and Trauma Surgery. Pay range is $38.20–$57.30/hour with a sign‑on bonus available.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active RN license (multi‑state or state‑specific) and BLS. BSN preferred; typical experience is 1 year with possible specialty certifications based on needs.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

BSN preferred

Unrestricted RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Department: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Nursing Med Surg, 9 Reynolds Tower, Winston Salem, NC

Status: Full time

Hours per week: 36

Schedule: 12‑hour night shift 18:30–07:00

Pay range: $38.20–$57.30 per hour

Sign‑on bonus available (if not received within past 24 months)

Where You’ll Work

This high‑acuity 25‑bed adult Med Surg and Trauma Surgery unit provides evidence‑based nursing care for patients who have experienced traumatic injuries and for patients requiring emergency general surgery. Specialties include Trauma, Emergency General Surgery (EGS), and Orthopedic Surgery.

We’re Looking For

• Graduate of a Board‑approved nursing program
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi‑state compact and/or state‑specific)
• 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

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program