Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma 10RT
About the role
10 RT/Ortho Trauma is a 24-bed Orthopedic/Trauma unit specializing in the care of post-surgical patients. The team provides comprehensive inpatient care for a diverse surgical population, utilizing telemetry monitoring and a variety of medication infusions. Nurses develop and utilize advanced clinical skills in post-operative recovery, including wound and dressing management, chest tube care, enteral feeding tube management, mobility and rehabilitation support, and medication administration. The interdisciplinary care team comprises Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Unit Secretaries (US), working collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in a fast-paced and supportive environment. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nationally recognized academic medical center known for clinical excellence, research, and education—providing advanced care across a wide range of specialties and settings. As part of Advocate Health’s One Advocate Nurse community, nurses lead with purpose, compassion, and boldness, shaping the future of care through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Every nurse’s voice is essential in shaping culture and improving care; feedback is valued as we grow stronger together.
Responsibilities
Provide and coordinate patient-centered care using the nursing process, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate treatment aligned with clinical standards. Apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and overall experience across the care continuum.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program
- Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state‑specific based on practice location)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience
- Additional certifications or experience may be required based on specialty
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)