Overview:
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
Department Description:
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 www.wakemed.org.
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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
Licensure:
Registered Nurse Required
Education:
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Experience:
No Experience Required