Registered Nurse (RN) - Joint Replacement

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

The Piedmont Joint Camp is a 24 bed orthopedic post operative unit specializing in recovery and rehabilitation of total joint replacement patients. As an RN you will provide/coordinate care, manage drains, support early ambulation, educate patients and families, and ensure safe discharge planning.

Advocate Health, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, offers a comprehensive total rewards package with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Greater than 1 year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Completion of accredited nursing *, 0-

RN license valid in state

BLS for Healthcare Providers

1+ year RN experience

Job description

Department

34801 High Point Medical Center - Nursing: Joint Replacement Center

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• 3 12 hour shifts weekly
• 7am-7:30pm
• Primarily weekdays - limited weekends

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work

The Piedmont Joint Camp is a 24 bed orthopedic post operative unit specializing in the recovery and rehabilitation of patients undergoing total joint replacement surgeries. Team members provide high quality, patient centered care focused on pain management, mobility, education, and safe discharge planning. Staff collaborate closely with surgeons, physical therapists, case managers, and nursing leadership to ensure consistent clinical excellence and an exceptional patient experience. Responsibilities include monitoring post operative status, managing surgical drains and dressings, supporting early ambulation, educating patients and families on recovery expectations, and maintaining a safe, encouraging environment that promotes optimal healing and independence.

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
• Greater than 1 year of RN experience (RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience: Please apply to postings that have "New Graduate RN" in the title.)

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:

High Point Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, is deeply rooted in the High Point community. Our strong sense of commitment extends to patient care, where we strive to meet all the needs of our patients-right here at home. Our 351-bed hospital serves the residents of High Point and surrounding areas providing a wide range of patient- and family-centered care backed by the expertise of a nationally recognized academic medical center. Our hospital offers a full range of hospital-based services, including emergency services, cardiovascular services, vascular surgery, general surgery (including robotics), bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, women’s services (OB, GYN surgery, and GYN oncology), behavioral health, and inpatient rehabilitation.

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.

Your feedback matters.

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us 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.

The Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high- quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an acute care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.