Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Outpatient Surgical Center

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC for PreOp/PACU at our Ambulatory Surgery Facility. The RN will coordinate patient care, perform nursing assessments, and advocate for timely, safe patient outcomes in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role requires an RN license in the state, BLS certification, and 1–2 years of acute care or PreOp/PACU experience. Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; two years of acute care experience required
• Minimum 1 year experience in PreOp/PACU setting
• RN license valid in the state of practice
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) must be current

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead safety and patient experience initiatives across the continuum using evidence-based practice and strong communication.

Skills

BSN preferred

Acute care experience

PreOp/PACU experience

RN license

BLS certification

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Department

70101 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Surgery Center: Winston Salem

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

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.