Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery & Trauma, Cary Hospital

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.

• 5 West Surgery & Trauma40-bed unitRN-to-patient ratio of 1:4Nurse Tech ratio of 1:8Strong leadership support from unit and executive teamsCollaborative team culture where teamwork is fundamentalMagnet-designated nursing environment with a strong nursing voice What You’ll DoProvide 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 patientsParticipate in bedside shift reports and purposeful hourly roundingConduct multiple disciplinary rounds for discharge progressesPrioritize patient safety and quality outcomesUnit Support & ResourcesCharge NurseICU Rounding NurseClinical Nurse SpecialistHospitalist CoverageMedical IntensivistCritical Care Advanced Practice ProvidersScheduling & Work Life BalanceSelf
• Scheduling6
• 8 Week Schedules released 3 weeks in advance4
• 12 Week orientation with a PreceptorProfessional GrowthClinical ladder opportunitiesNursing Professional Development ProgramOpportunities to pursue specialty certificationsParticipate in system and unit level committees including Education, Quality/Practice, Work/Life, Falls Prevention and Policy & Procedure Department DescriptionServing 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 www.wakemed.org.EOE Recognition5 West Surgery & Trauma is known for its strong culture of teamwork, engagement, and nursing excellence, including:DAISY and Petal Award WinnersTeam DAISY recognition - 2 years in a rowWakeMed Pyramid Society Award winnersMultiple national nursing conference presentersEmployee Benefits & PerksFree parking at all campusesHealth, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults through LyraMetLife Pet Insurance403(b) retirement planPDO (vacation, sick, & holidays)Voluntary medical & daily expense insurance optionsWakeWell Rewards & wellness programsWakeMed Gives – financial assistance, well‑being initiatives & education supportKinderCare & Bright Horizons childcare partnershipsTuition & specialty certification reimbursementProfessional development support — we invest in your future LicensureRegistered Nurse Required EducationDiploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required ExperienceNo Experience Required