Registered Nurse (RN)- Pediatric Float Pool

North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric Float Pool. This role supports the NICU, PICU, acute care, hematology/oncology, and pediatric ED, delivering high-quality care across diverse pediatric settings.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of RN experience and 1 year in pediatrics, a valid RN license, and BLS certification. Float pool experience is preferred; the team emphasizes safety, critical thinking, and

Qualifications

• 1 year RN experience and at least 1 year pediatric experience required.
• Float pool experience preferred.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program is required.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• As a skilled RN, provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across units using evidence-based practice and compassionate communication.

Skills

RN experience

Pediatrics experience

Float pool experience

Education

Nursing program completion

RN license (state)

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds Float Pool

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

The Pediatric Float Pool is a highly skilled team of nurses who provide care across the entire children’s hospital, including the NICU, PICU, acute care, hematology/oncology, and pediatric emergency department. This team exemplifies adaptability, clinical excellence, and self-motivation—thriving in diverse care environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality. Members of the float pool demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and flexibility, seamlessly integrating into various units to support patient care needs. Their versatility and professionalism make them an essential part of the hospital’s pediatric care continuum.

We’re Looking For:

• REQUIRED: 1 year RN experience & At least 1 year Peds experience
• Float pool experience preferred
• 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:

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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