Registered Nurse (RN)- Medical Oncology ICU

aah; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, part of Advocate Health, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Medical Oncology ICU in Winston-Salem, NC. The 12-bed unit offers high-acuity oncology care with collaborative team-based patient management.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in the state, and BLS; ACLS within 6 months of hire. Nights are 7p–7a across three 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association).
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical decision making to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Nursing skills

BLS certified

ACLS within 6 months

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN license in state

Job description

Department:

34523 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing: Comprehensive Cancer Ctr: 8 W Med Oncol ICU

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

35.1

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Nights 7p-7a. Three 12 hour shifts per week

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Oncology ICU

Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

Join our dynamic 12-bed inpatient and 2-bed outpatient Medical Oncology ICU! We are A Powerhouse Team Where Expert Care Meets Cutting-Edge Innovation, and we are North Carolina’s Only Medical Oncology ICU!

Imagine being part of the state’s exclusive ICU dedicated to adults with cancer and blood disorders. In the Medical Oncology Intensive Care Unit, nurses collaborate with board-certified intensivists, oncologists, and pharmacists to deliver advanced, compassionate care for the most complex cases. The environment is high-acuity and patient-centered, with custom amenities for families and seamless teamwork across oncology services.

What sets this unit apart? Specialized expertise in oncology and hematology, a culture of innovation and excellence, and a commitment to helping patients reach meaningful milestones. Nurses here make a real impact—supporting healing, comfort, and quality of life every day.

Expectations 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
• ACLS are required within 6 months of hire

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 is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third‑largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston‑Salem – that includes Atrium Health Levine Children’s Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

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 CommitmenttoYou:

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

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.