Registered Nurse (RN)- Pediatric Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Certification support

Trauma training program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Pediatric Emergency Department in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality pediatric emergency care. The role emphasizes nursing process-driven care, teamwork, and compassionate, family-centered support for children up to 17 years old in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center setting.

Expect opportunities for trauma bootcamps, specialty certifications, and ongoing growth within a supportive One Advocate Nurse community focused on safety and excellent

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or accepted program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• 2 years of ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care following established standards and policies.
• Lead with evidence-based practice and strong communication to enhance patient experience across the ED.

Skills

Nursing care

Evidence-based practice

Clinical decision making

Compassionate care

Communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Emergency Department

Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

The Brenner Pediatric Emergency department is composed of 24 beds with two of those being our dedicated Trauma Bays. The emergency department specializes in treating children up to age of 17 with a broad spectrum of illness and injuries including orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac, chronic illness, abuse, psychiatric care and of course trauma. We became a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in 2011 and have continuously upheld this Credential. We see approximately 600 plus traumas including burn activations a year in the department as we are also a dedicated Burn center. We offer a robust trauma program to our nursing staff that includes a trauma bootcamp, trauma team lead course, Trauma Nursing Core Course, and quarterly trauma simulations to ensure our staff have adequate training and knowledge to provide the upmost care to our community. We also have a growing SANE team that is available or on call to provide care to abused children. We pride ourselves on offering extraordinary and ever evolving care to our pediatric population while encouraging and providing areas of ongoing growth to our nursing staff. From free opportunities to obtain certifications such as pediatric advanced life support and neonatal resuscitation to national certifications with potential monetary gains up to 15% for completing a clinical pathway. Our Pediatric Emergency Department is not only a place that provides prestigious care we provide a family like atmosphere that promotes general wellbeing and a strong work/life balance. Come join our team you will be glad you did!

Expectations We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or accepted 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
• ACLS are required within 6 months of hire
• 2 years of ED experience preferred

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 is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Atrium Health Levine Children's Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

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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