Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma 10RT

North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Center (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an RN for the Ortho Trauma 10RT unit. The role focuses on post-surgical care, telemetry, and implementing mobility and recovery support for diverse patients.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license, BLS, and an understanding of orthopedic-trauma care; BSN is preferred. The unit emphasizes teamwork within a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state-specific based on practice location).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Additional certifications or experience may be required based on specialty.

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

RN licensure

Telemetry monitoring

Education

BSN (Preferred)

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

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing program
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state-specific based on practice location)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• Additional certifications or experience may be required based on specialty

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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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