Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds Acute Care PT

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

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pediatric Acute Care unit in Winston-Salem, NC. This role emphasizes family-centered, high-quality care within a collaborative team environment.

The unit serves patients aged 0-12 with diverse medical and surgical diagnoses. Candidates should have at least 1 year of RN experience, pediatric experience preferred, and hold an active state RN license with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• One year of RN experience required.
• Pediatrics experience highly preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current state RN license.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care according to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum using evidence-based practice and clear communication.

Skills

RN experience

Peds experience

Clinical nursing skills

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

RN License (State)

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds Acute Care

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

8 Pediatrics is a 28-bed acute care pediatric unit serving patients ages 0-12 with a wide variety of medical and surgical diagnoses. The culture on 8 pediatrics is rooted in teamwork, collaboration, and shared dedication to providing family-centered, high-quality care. We take pride in supporting one another, celebrating growth, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and families every day.

We're Looking For:

• At least 1 year of RN experience required
• At least 1 year Peds experience highly 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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