Registered Nurse (RN) - General Medicine

North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 24-bed MedSurg & Respiratory unit. The role supports patients with respiratory care and telemetry, delivering holistic nursing care through established standards and a coordinated care plan.

As part of a fast-paced, medical-surgical team, you’ll apply evidence-based practice to ensure patient safety, optimal outcomes, and a compassionate care experience across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead with evidence-based practice to ensure a safe, high-quality patient environment.

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - 9AE MedSurg & Respiratory (General Medicine)

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

A 24-bed general medical unit specializing in Respiratory care with integrated Telemetry monitoring. This unit is perfect for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy variety, and want to build expertise in respiratory and telemetry care. A diverse mix of medical and surgical patients, including those transitioning from critical care.

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

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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