Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma 10RT

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a registered nurse to join the 24-bed Orthopedic/Trauma unit. You will provide post‑operative care, telemetry monitoring, and infusion administration, delivering patient-centered care with strong clinical skills.

Candidates should be a graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved program with an active RN license, BLS, and typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

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

RN licensure

BLS certification

Nursing experience

Telemetry monitoring

Collaborative care

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

BSN preferred

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Infusion pumps

Chest tube care equipment

Job description

Where You’ll Work

• 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

Winston Salem, NC

Where You’ll Work

10 RT/Ortho Trauma is 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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