Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Outpatient Surgical Center

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PreOp/PACU at the AHWFB Ambulatory Surgery Facility in Winston-Salem, NC. The RN will coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care using the nursing process, ensuring safety and therapeutic outcomes in an ambulatory setting.

The ideal candidate has a BSN (preferred), at least one year in PreOp/PACU, two years acute care experience, an active RN license in the state, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Two years of acute care experience for clinics; last 10 years preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in PreOp/PACU; accredited nursing program
• RN license in the practicing state
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• As a skilled RN, you will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Using evidence-based practice and strong communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience.

Skills

Acute care experience

PreOp/PACU experience

BLS certification

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Job description

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.

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