New Graduate RN - Neurosurgery - Nights (Spring 2026)

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • $35 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a passionate and driven recent nursing graduate ready to launch your career with confidence? Join our inpatient Neurosurgery team as a night shift RN and embark on a transformative journey where you'll receive mentorship, specialized training, and the opportunity to make a real difference in patient care from day one. Take your first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare with us! The Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes. Position Highlights Sign-On Bonus: up to $20,000 for qualified candidates! Residency Program: New Graduate RNs at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist receive supportive training led by dedicated nurse educators, including clinical orientation with a preceptor, specialty-specific learning, and skill-building in clinical decision-making, teamwork, communication, and career development. Unit: Neurosurgery 26-bed unit specializes in caring for neurosurgery patients, orthopedic spine surgery cases, trauma surgery, and neurology overflow. This is a high-acuity environment where precision and compassion come together to deliver exceptional outcomes. Location: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is an 885-bed tertiary care hospital centrally located in the state of North Carolina, which is known as “The Triad.” Relocating? You may qualify for relocation assistance! Click here to learn more about the city of Winston-Salem. Advancement Opportunities: The Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway is an optional program that rewards you for your dedication to professional advancement through education, certification, and engagement. Certification Encouraged! We cover the costs of 183 different nursing certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). 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! 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Requirements

• 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 Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families from admission to post-discharge.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other registered nurses, licensed practical nurse, nurse assistants, and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees