Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Surgery Center OR - PRN

Advocate Aurora Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for PreOp/PACU – OR at our Winston-Salem facility. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care through the nursing process and delivering safe, compassionate care in line with standards.

Ideal candidates have a BSN or RN licensure in the state, with acute care and OR/post-graduate program experience. BLS certification is required, and prior ambulatory surgery experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred and State RN licensure required.
• Two years of acute care experience required for clinics.
• Operating Room experience or post-graduate program participation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead with evidence-based practice to ensure safety and optimal patient experience.

Education

BSN preferred

RN license (state)

Acute care experience

Operating Room experience or post-graduate program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – PreOp/PACU - OR (REQUIREMENTS IN RED)

AHWFB Ambulatory Surgery Facility - Days

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

AHWFB Outpatient Surgery is a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center featuring eight operating rooms and two procedure rooms, along with 32 beds dedicated to preparation, recovery, and post-anesthesia care. Our services include general surgery, otolaryngology, orthopedics, urology, and plastic surgery. In the OR and PreOp/PACU, our RNs lead with compassion, providing top-tier care in an ambulatory setting where patients and families are always at the heart of everything we do.

We’re Looking For:

• Ambulatory Surgery Facility:BSN preferred. Two years of acute care experience required for clinics. Prefer acute care experience within the last 10 years.
• Ambulatory Surgical Center: Minimum of one year Operating Room experience or participation in a post-graduate program required. Refresher course required for nurses who have not worked in an Operating Room for five years or more.

• 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

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:

We welcome you to join our Ambulatory team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist! Across our 24-county region, we offer a wide variety of clinic locations and specialties, including primary care, medical and surgical services, oncology, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and procedural specialties. We are also proud to own and operate 4 ambulatory surgical centers and counting, offering numerous opportunities within our communities. With a broad network of clinics, you can find the perfect place to grow your career while serving the communities that count on us. Our teammates are the heart of our robust, multi-disciplinary, ambulatory governance model—where collaboration, leadership, and professional development thrive.

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.

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