Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Medical ICU

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical ICU, a 32-bed adult critical care unit in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This is a full-time position working nights from 7 pm to 7 am, 36 hours per week.

Clinical Setting

The Medical ICU consists of one 24-bed unit with nursing stations between each 2-patient assignment and one 8-bed open-bay unit with a nursing station facing eight semi-private rooms. The unit provides care to critically ill patients with complex illnesses affecting multiple body systems, including pulmonary disorders and infections, end-stage renal disease, gastrointestinal bleeds, and sepsis.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making to create the safest patient environment
• Use skilled communication and compassionate care delivery to optimize patient experience
• Lead efforts to maintain safe clinical practices across the continuum of care

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire

Schedule

• Night shift: 7 pm to 7 am
• 36 hours per week
• Full-time position

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $38.20 to $57.30 per hour, based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
• Premium pay for shift work and on-call duties
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for benefits programs may depend on your FTE or employment status. Please contact a recruiter for more information.