Registered Nurse (RN) - 9RT Trauma Surgery
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (part of Advocate Health)$38.20–$57.30/hrWinston Salem, NCFull timePosted 4mo agoStill open, checked every night- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
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This posting states $38.20–$57.30 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in North Carolina post a median of $47.75 an hour, the middle half $39.50–$47.75, across 1,018 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in North Carolina earn a median of $40.56 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
North Carolina Baptist Hospital-Medical Center Blvd in Winston-Salem reported 401 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 9,274,381 hours worked: 8.6 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Medicare gives North Carolina Baptist Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; North Carolina's hospitals average 3.3). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 21% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · North Carolina hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By North Carolina Baptist Hospital's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $51.67 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $58.67 an hour across North Carolina's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What North Carolina hospitals pay nurses.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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About the job
Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma Surgery
Winston Salem, NC
A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the organization for another role within the past 24 months.
Where You’ll Work
This high-acuity 25-bed adult Med Surg and Trauma Surgery unit provides high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients who have experienced traumatic injuries. The team also cares for patients requiring emergency general (abdominal) surgery.
Specialties include Trauma, Emergency General Surgery (EGS), and Orthopedic Surgery. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients and the community.
We’re Looking For
- Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program
- Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state-specific based on practice location)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience
- Additional certifications or experience may be required based on specialty
Preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
What You’ll Do
- 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
About This Location
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nationally recognized academic medical center known for clinical excellence, research, and education - providing advanced care across a wide range of specialties and settings.
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 help shape the future of care through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Your Feedback Matters
Every nurse’s voice is essential in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences as we grow stronger together.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Apply now and start your career in a dynamic Med Surg & Trauma Surgery environment where you can grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact.
From Advocate Health's job posting, checked 11 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Based in Charlotte, NCHires in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, WisconsinPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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