Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery & Trauma, Cary Hospital

Overview 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. Why Join 5 West Surgery & Trauma

• 40-bed unit
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Nurse Tech ratio of 1:8
• Strong leadership support from unit and executive teams
• Collaborative team culture where teamwork is fundamental
• Magnet-designated nursing environment with a strong nursing voice

What You?ll Do

• 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

Unit Support & Resources

• Charge Nurse
• ICU Rounding Nurse
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Hospitalist Coverage
• Medical Intensivist
• Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers

Scheduling & Work Life Balance

• Self-Scheduling
• 6-8 Week Schedules released 3 weeks in advance
• 4-12 Week orientation with a Preceptor

Professional Growth

• Clinical ladder opportunities
• Nursing Professional Development Program
• Opportunities to pursue specialty certifications
• Participate in system and unit level committees including Education, Quality/Practice, Work/Life, Falls Prevention and Policy & Procedure

Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit  . EOE Recognition 5 West Surgery & Trauma is known for its strong culture of teamwork, engagement, and nursing excellence, including:

• DAISY and Petal Award Winners
• Team DAISY recognition - 2 years in a row
• WakeMed Pyramid Society Award winners
• Multiple national nursing conference presenters

Employee Benefits & Perks

• 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 - we invest in your future

Licensure Registered Nurse Required Education Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required Experience No Experience Required Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ... workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.

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