Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Trauma Surgery

Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a Registered Nurse in our 25-bed Med Surg and Trauma Surgery unit in Winston Salem, NC. This high-acuity setting provides evidence-based nursing care for patients who have experienced traumatic injuries, as well as those requiring emergency general (abdominal) surgery and orthopedic procedures. You will work as part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients and the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient-centered care using the nursing process, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate treatment aligned with clinical standards
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and overall experience across the care continuum
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patient needs

Required Qualifications

• Less than one year of RN experience (new graduate eligible)
• Graduation from an accredited or approved nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Schedule and Employment

• Full-time position
• 36 hours per week
• Days and nights rotation
• Benefits eligible

Compensation and Bonuses

• Pay range: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour
• Base compensation determined by qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
• Premium pay available for shift differentials and on-call duties
• Sign-on bonus available for applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the organization for another role within the past 24 months
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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 including 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 your interview.