Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds Float Pool

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Float Pool, Nights. The role requires a minimum of 1 year pediatric experience, BSN preferred, and an active RN license in the state of practice. BLS is required, with ACLS and PALS due within 1 year of hire.

The Pediatric Float Pool delivers care across NICU, PICU, acute care, hematology/oncology, and pediatric ED, emphasizing adaptability, safety, and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year pediatric nursing experience.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where you practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• ACLS within 1 year of hire per unit guidelines.
• PALS within 1 year of hire per unit guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Apply evidence-based practices to ensure patient safety and quality care across units.

Skills

Peds nursing

Nursing assessment

Clinical documentation

Safety focus

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS within 1 year

PALS within 1 year

Job description

Department

34105 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool: Brenner Pediatric

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

35.1

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Nights 7p-7a

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

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 the person essential part of the hospital’s pediatric care continuum.

Required

We’re Looking For:

• At least 1 year Peds experience
• Graduation from accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred
• 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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines

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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Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more — so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds Float Pool, Nights