Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Behavioral Health

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

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pediatric Behavioral Health. The 16-bed unit focuses on child and adolescent care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, therapeutic nursing care.

Requirements include an accredited nursing program, RN license for the state, BLS certification, and at least one year of RN experience. Join a supportive team dedicated to redefining care in a dynamic pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license in the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least one year RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience through evidence-based practice and strong communication.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical decision making

Evidence-based practice

Clear communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Behavioral Health

Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

Pediatric Behavioral Health (16 Beds)

Pediatric Behavioral Health is a 16-bed child/adolescent unit. Average daily census is 14. Our unit collaborates with providers, nursing teammates, recreational therapy, music therapy, social work, chaplaincy, and several other child-friendly volunteer groups. Our average length of stay is 5-7 days. We currently utilize the CPI de-escalation program. We were recently voted twice as a unit to "likely recommend for care" by patients and families.

We’re Looking For

• 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
• At least one year RN experience

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:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston‑Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885‑bed tertiary care hospital houses the region’s only children’s hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.

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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