Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Ortho Trauma

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Ortho Trauma 10RT unit. The role focuses on post-surgical patient care, telemetry monitoring, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates have less than one year of RN experience, NC RN license, BLS certification, and have completed an accredited nursing program. This fast-paced, patient-centered team values excellence and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in North Carolina.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Less than one year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Apply evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and overall experience.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Active NC RN license

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma 10RT

Winston Salem, NC

Where You’ll Work

10 RT/Ortho Trauma i s a 24-bed Orthopedic/Trauma unit specializing in the care of post-surgical patients. Our team provides comprehensive inpatient care for a diverse surgical population, utilizing telemetry monitoring and a variety of medication infusions. Nurses on this unit develop and utilize advanced clinical skills in post-operative recovery, including wound and dressing management, chest tube care, enteral feeding tube management, mobility and rehabilitation support, and medication administration. The interdisciplinary care team is comprised of Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Unit Secretaries (US), all working collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

We’re Looking For

• Less than one year of RN experience
• Graduation from an accredited or approved nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do

• Provide and coordinate patient-centered care using the nursing process, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate treatment aligned with clinical standards
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and overall experience across the care continuum

About This Location

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nationally recognized academic medical center known for clinical excellence, research, and education—providing advanced care across a wide range of specialties and settings.

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