Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Behavioral Health

Advocate Aurora Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Adult Behavioral Health Unit. The role focuses on delivering and coordinating comprehensive patient care with a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach.

You will join a multidisciplinary team in a 24-bed unit, contributing to stabilization and healing in adults with acute psychiatric conditions while adhering to established standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association.
• At least one year RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead with evidence-based practice and clinical decision making to create a safe patient environment and strong patient experience.

Skills

RN experience

BLS certification

Patient care coordination

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Behavioral Health

Winston‑Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

Adult Behavioral Health Unit (24 Beds)

Our Adult Behavioral Health Unit offers an awarding setting for professionals passionate about mental health. With 24 beds dedicated to adults experiencing acute psychiatric conditions, we focus on stabilization through trauma‑informed and patient‑centered approaches. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to creating a therapeutic environment that promotes healing and empowers individuals to achieve their goals.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• At least one year RN experience

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence‑based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston‑Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885‑bed tertiary care hospital houses the region’s only children’s hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.

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 join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

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