Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds Float Pool

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a compassionate RN to join the Pediatric Float Pool. This role supports care across NICU, PICU, acute care, hematology/oncology, and pediatric ED, delivering safe, patient-centered care through the nursing process.

You will collaborate with units, adhere to standards, and participate in ongoing education. Required pediatrics experience, BSN preferred, RN license in state, BLS/ACLS/PALS within 1 year, with a focus on

Qualifications

• At least 1 year pediatrics experience.
• Graduation from accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• RN license issued by the state where you practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) required.
• ACLS required within 1 year of hire per unit guidelines.
• PALS required within 1 year of hire per unit guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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 effective communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Education

BSN preferred

Registered Nurse license

Job description

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.

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.

Required

• 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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