Registered Nurse (RN)- Pediatric Float Pool

North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Pediatric Float Pool. You will provide care across NICU, PICU, acute care, hematology/oncology, and pediatric ED, delivering safe, high-quality nursing care with flexibility and teamwork.

The role requires 1 year of RN experience and at least 1 year of pediatric experience; BLS certification and an active RN license in the state are required; float pool experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year RN experience and at least 1 year pediatric experience
• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Active RN license in the state of practice
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care across units using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead with evidence-based practice and compassionate communication to create a safe patient environment and high-quality care across the continuum.

Skills

RN experience

Peds experience

Float pool experience (preferred)

Education

Accredited nursing program

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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