Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery & Trauma, Cary Hospital
About The Position
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we believe in delivering care with purpose, compassion, and excellence—the WakeWay. As a Registered Nurse with 5 West Surgery & Trauma Unit, you’ll be part of a team that places priority on patient safety, quality of care and staff safety at the only full-service hospital in Cary, North Carolina. The 5 West Surgery & Trauma unit is a 40-bed unit with an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4 and a Nurse Tech ratio of 1:8. It offers strong leadership support, a collaborative team culture, and is part of a Magnet-designated nursing environment with a strong nursing voice. WakeMed Health & Hospitals has been serving the community since 1961 and is the leading provider of health services in Wake County, committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse Required
- Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
- No Experience Required
Nice To Haves
- Opportunities to pursue specialty certifications
- Participate in system and unit level committees including Education, Quality/Practice, Work/Life, Falls Prevention and Policy & Procedure
Responsibilities
- Provide total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care.
- Provide care for a diverse patient population, including trauma related injuries, bariatric surgery, total joint surgery, general surgery, neuro/spine surgery, and oncology patients.
- Participate in bedside shift reports and purposeful hourly rounding.
- Conduct multiple disciplinary rounds for discharge progresses.
- Prioritize patient safety and quality outcomes.
Benefits
- Free parking at all campuses
- Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults through Lyra
- MetLife Pet Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- PDO (vacation, sick, & holidays)
- Voluntary medical & daily expense insurance options
- WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs
- WakeMed Gives – financial assistance, well‑being initiatives & education support
- KinderCare & Bright Horizons childcare partnerships
- Tuition & specialty certification reimbursement
- Professional development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
