Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Outpatient Surgical Center

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's Ambulatory Surgery team in Winston-Salem is seeking a Registered Nurse for PreOp/PACU. This full-time role (40 hours weekly) features a schedule of 10:45 AM–9:15 PM, Monday through Thursday, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

The successful candidate will have a BSN preferred, at least two years of acute care experience, and one year in PreOp/PACU, plus an RN license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; two years of acute care experience required.
• Minimum one year of PreOp/PACU experience in ambulatory settings.
• RN license in the state and BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, compassionate perioperative care across the continuum.
• Lead with evidence-based practice and effective communication to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

BSN preferred

Acute care experience

PreOp/PACU experience

BLS certification

Education

RN license

BSN degree

BLS certification

Job description

Department: 70101 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Surgery Center: Winston Salem Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1045-2115, M-Th, no weekends, no holidays, no call Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Registered Nurse (RN) – PreOp/PACU 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 Surgery Facility: Minimum of 1 year of experience in PreOp/PACU setting required. Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing 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. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Our Commitment to You:

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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care