Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Behavioral Health

About the role

Pediatric Behavioral Health is a 16‑bed child/adolescent unit with an average daily census of 14. The unit collaborates with providers, nursing teammates, recreational therapy, music therapy, social work, chaplaincy, and several child‑friendly volunteer groups. Average length of stay is 5‑7 days. The unit utilizes the CPI de‑escalation program and has been voted twice as a unit to “likely recommend for care” by patients and families.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston‑Salem, NC, is a key part of a nationally recognized academic health system. The 885‑bed tertiary care hospital houses the region’s only children’s hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus also hosts a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and clinical centers of excellence in cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of the One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care.

Responsibilities

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence‑based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• At least one year of RN experience