Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Admission Holding Unit

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's Admission Holding Unit is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The Admission Holding Unit provides short-term care for patients who have been admitted and are awaiting placement in an inpatient unit. In this role, you will deliver inpatient-level care while supporting hospital throughput and patient flow, ensuring safe and seamless transitions to the appropriate level of care.

Clinical Setting

The Admission Holding Unit is a fast-paced environment where you will work as part of an interdisciplinary care team. You may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration
• Delegate appropriately to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety
• Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practice ethical decision-making
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and assess data reflective of patient status

Schedule

• Full-time position, 36 hours per week
• Day shift
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend and holiday rotation requirements

Compensation and Bonuses

• Pay range: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour
• Sign-on bonus available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months
• Premium pay for shift differentials and on-call duties
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where providing nursing services
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in computer functions including email, electronic records, and digital platforms
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
• Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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 benefits programs may depend on your FTE or employment status. Please ask a recruiter for more information during an interview.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Abilities Testing may be required
• Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth, telenursing, or virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located
• Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where providing nursing services