Registered Nurse (RN) - 9RT Trauma Surgery

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Trauma Surgery unit at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The 36-hour week night shift offers a rewarding, high-acuity environment delivering patient-centered care.

You will coordinate care using the nursing process, apply evidence-based practice, and collaborate with a skilled team to improve patient outcomes. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants who have not received one recently.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multistate compact or state-specific).
• BLS certification required.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to improve patient outcomes and safety.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Details

Department: 34408 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: 9 Reynolds Tower Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 12-hr night shift 1830-0700 Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 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.

Requirements

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

At 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. Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care 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 help shape the future of care through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your Feedback Matters Every nurse’s voice is essential in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences as we grow stronger together.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and 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 and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care