Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery & Trauma, Cary Hospital

Registered Nurse Position at WakeMed Health & Hospitals

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

Sign-On Bonus Options

Choose the commitment that fits you:

• $5,000 – 1-year commitment
• $10,000 – 2-year commitment
• $15,000 – 3-year commitment

*Current and former WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonus. Please ask the recruiter for further information.

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

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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

Registered Nurse Required

Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required

No Experience Required