Registered Nurse (RN)- Operating Room Training Academy, February 2027

Department:

37770 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Surgical Services Academy

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You'll Work:

Welcome to our February 2027 RN Post Graduate Training Program, where registered nurses embark on an exciting journey to become skilled professionals in the Operating Room! As part of this program, you'll engage in comprehensive classroom and clinical training to master the intricacies of the operating room. Joining the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist family in the OR Training Academy means stepping into a world of learning, support, and growth. Get excited to make a difference in patients' lives while soaking up the experience and mentorship that will set you up for success in your nursing career.

About the OR Academy:

Stage I: Commences with a comprehensive week of General Nursing Orientation followed by five weeks of immersive classes, featuring a blend of lectures, engaging discussions, skill training, return demonstrations, observational learning, and simulation exercises.

Stage II: Dive into clinical rotations, with an emphasis on the care of surgical patients, covering both the vital circulator and scrub roles. Gain invaluable hands-on experience by working closely with dedicated preceptors in the OR, allowing you to develop the essential skills and knowledge required to provide safe and effective patient care.

What We Offer:

Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work

Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

What You’ll Need:

Less than 1 year of experience in the Operating Room

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required

What You'll Do:

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

Diligently readies for classroom and clinical commitments before arranging meetings.

Consistently fulfills examination requirements on designated days.

Keeps meticulous clinical case records.

Upholds a constructive and enthusiastic demeanor during clinical rotations.

Delivers age-appropriate care in strict accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Guidelines for the respective patient age groups when participating in patient care.

Where You’ll Live:

Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad Region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed gold courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries. Enjoy:

Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.

Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-oriented neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.