Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Trauma Surgery

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Trauma Surgery on a high-acuity Med Surg unit. The 25-bed team delivers evidence-based nursing care for traumatic injuries and emergency general surgery patients, with a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, active RN license in NC, BLS certification, and less than one year of RN experience.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient-centered care

Clinical judgment

Education

NC RN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Department 34408 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: 9 Reynolds Tower

Department 34408 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: 9 Reynolds Tower

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information Fulltime Days and Nights

Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma Surgery

Winston Salem, 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

This high-acuity 25-bed adult Med Surg and Trauma Surgery unit provides high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients who have experienced traumatic injuries. The team also cares for patients requiring emergency general (abdominal) surgery.

Specialties include Trauma, Emergency General Surgery (EGS), and Orthopedic Surgery. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients and the community.

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.

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 help shape the future of care through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your Feedback Matters

Every nurse’s voice is essential in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences as we 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

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. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.