RN Residency, Adult Acute Care (Spring/Summer Cohort)

Atrium Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is inviting new graduates to embark on a rewarding nursing journey in a supportive environment. As a New Grad RN, you will provide essential nursing care while benefiting from comprehensive training and mentorship. This role not only offers a chance to make a real difference in patients' lives but also includes a generous sign-on bonus and extensive health coverage starting on day one. With opportunities for education assistance and a strong focus on wellness, this position is designed to set you up for success in your nursing career. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow and thrive in your profession!

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Relocation bonus of $1,500

Health Coverage from Day 1

Up to 200 hours of PTO annually

Education Assistance up to $5,000/year

Coverage for 183 nursing certifications

Parental Leave up to 6 weeks

Retirement contributions up to 7%

Qualifications

• New Graduate RNs with less than 6 months of RN experience.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Lead and direct team members while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nursing Process

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

RN Residency, Adult Acute Care (Spring/Summer Cohort)

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking full-time New Grad RNs for our Adult Acute Care Residency at Lexington Medical Center, located in Lexington, North Carolina. A New Graduate Nurse is either a current nursing student nearing graduation from an RN program or a recent graduate with less than six months of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.

Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates!

• Unit: A 35-bed general medical-surgical unit.
• Facility: Lexington Medical Center, a community hospital in Lexington, NC, leverages the expertise of a top-tier academic medical center to deliver world-class care through 94 acute-care beds and a network of specialty services and physician practices, all while maintaining a legacy of exceptional service since the 1920s.
• Residency Program: New Graduate RNs at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist receive supportive training led by dedicated nurse educators, including clinical orientation, specialty-specific learning, and skill-building in clinical decision-making, teamwork, communication, and career development.

What We Have to Offer

• Relocating? Qualified candidates receive a $1,500 bonus, paid within 30 days of starting.
• Health Coverage: Starts on Day 1 with your choice of copay or HSA-eligible insurance options.
• Wellness: Access LiveWell incentives to earn rewards for physical, financial, and personal well-being.
• PTO: Up to 200 hours of paid time off annually.
• Education Assistance: Up to $5,000/year for pursuing advanced degrees.
• Certifications: Coverage for 183 nursing certifications from the ANCC.
• Parental Leave: Up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid contributions to your retirement fund.

Job Summary

The New Graduate Nurse provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). They lead and direct other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice.

What You’ll Need

• Less than 6 months of RN experience
• Graduation from accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• 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

Ready to kickstart your nursing journey? Joining the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist family as a New Grad RN means stepping into a world of learning, support, and growth. Get excited to make a real difference in patients' lives while soaking up the experience and mentorship that will set you up for success in your nursing career. APPLY TODAY!