Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Unit A

Atrium Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center, in Lexington, NC, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Med Surg Unit A. This 36-hour weekly schedule features 12-hour shifts on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with holiday requirements and a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

You will provide patient-centered care using the nursing process, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and participate in ongoing professional development within a 45-bed Medical-Surgical and Telemetry unit

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact or state-specific).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes; ensure accurate documentation and effective communication.

Skills

Graduate of nursing program

RN license (multi-state compact)

BLS certification

1 year nursing experience

Strong clinical judgment & teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Department

34401 Lexington Medical Center - Nursing: Med Surg Unit A

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

12 hour shift every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Holiday requirements.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Unit A

Lexington, 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

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Lexington Medical Surgical & Telemetry (Unit A)

Unit A is a 45-bed Medical-Surgical and Telemetry unit providing comprehensive care for adult patients with diverse medical and surgical needs, including those requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.

Our team fosters a collaborative, supportive culture grounded in patient safety, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care. What sets Unit A apart is our commitment to professional growth and teamwork, paired with advanced telemetry capabilities to effectively manage complex conditions.

We’re Looking For

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state-specific as applicable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

What You’ll Do

• Deliver safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice—monitoring patient conditions, administering treatments, and adapting care to support optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes—promoting safety, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting communication and delegation, and engaging in ongoing professional development.

About This Location

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based care with access to the expertise and resources of a nationally recognized academic health system.

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and innovation. As part of the One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Your Feedback Matters

Your voice is essential in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences as part of our commitment to excellence.

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.